Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school. Over the past few days, the child has been complaining of itchy and painful ears, yellowish and thick earwax, along with headaches and fever. How should one treat a child with otitis media and pus?
Answer
When treating a child with otitis media, parents can administer some anti-inflammatory medications and also consider regional treatments, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the primary symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a severe fever, appropriate antipyretic medication should be used. If symptoms are severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media often recurs, so if there is a perforation of the eardrum, medical attention should be sought immediately. During treatment, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen symptoms.