Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. For the past few days, he has been complaining of a slight pain in his ear, with yellowish earwax discharged. He also has a lack of appetite and is very tired. How should I treat my child’s otitis media?
Answer
If your child has otitis media, you can first use appropriate antibiotic medication and conduct a bacterial culture of the ear secretion, using symptomatic anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If your child experiences severe pain and discharge of purulent fluid from the ear, it is recommended to use some pain relievers to alleviate symptoms. If fever is present, you can take antipyretic medication, but it is advisable to seek medical attention early if there is a high fever. These methods are currently common treatments for otitis media. In case of tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.