Question
My daughter is 7 years old. This week, she said her ears were itchy and painful. Additionally, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and her appetite was poor, and her throat felt uncomfortable. How should a child with otitis media and purulent earwax be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are mainly used, with symptomatic medication based on the child’s symptoms, which has been effective. Regionally applied anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used; if the child has ear pain and yellowish discharge, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. If fever is present, antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought early, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, surgical treatment may be required. During treatment, it is important to maintain warmth and avoid exacerbation of symptoms due to colds.