Question
A boy, now 8 years old, has been complaining that his ear is a bit painful lately. I found that the earwax is purulent and a bit yellow. At the same time, he has lost his appetite and his throat feels uncomfortable. How should I treat a child’s ear infection with discharge for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child symptomatic antibiotic medication and conduct a bacterial culture of the ear secretions based on the test results, using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the main symptom is ear pain, some painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, appropriate antipyretic medication can be taken, but if the fever persists, medical attention must be sought promptly. Middle ear infections have a tendency to recur, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely medical treatment is necessary. During treatment, it is important to pay attention to giving the child a light diet, increasing nutritional supplements, which will help in recovery.