Question
My son is 3 years old, and recently he has been saying his ear hurts, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and he has no appetite and feels weak. How should I treat a child’s otitis media with purulent discharge?
Answer
For the treatment of otitis media, appropriate anti-inflammatory medications should be administered based on the child’s symptoms. Treatment can include regional use of anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with severe ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has fever, fever-reducing medication can be given. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there is a perforation in the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. Additionally, parents should pay attention to regularly protecting their child’s ears to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.