Question
My son is 7 years old. Over the past few days, he has been complaining that his ears are itchy and painful. Upon inspection, I found that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow, and he also has a lack of appetite and discomfort in his throat. How should a child with an earache due to otitis media be treated effectively?
Answer
When treating a child’s ear infection, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. You can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a fever, some fever-reducing medications can be taken, and it is advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has a tendency to recur, so if there is a perforation in the eardrum, immediate medical attention is required. It is also important to pay attention to arranging a child’s reasonable diet and lifestyle habits to help the disease recover sooner.