Question
My child is an 8-year-old boy. This week, his ear has been a bit painful, and in the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should we treat a child’s otitis media with discharge?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. Regional use of anti-inflammatory ear drops is recommended, and it is suggested to give a moderate amount of pain relief medication to alleviate ear pain. If there is a fever, taking oral fever-reducing medicine can help. If symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If an eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is required, and during the treatment period, keep warm to prevent the condition from worsening.