Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing some ear pain lately. In the morning, there is yellowish earwax discharge. At the same time, his appetite is not good, and his throat feels uncomfortable. How should one treat a child’s otitis media with earache?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric otitis media in clinical practice is the use of antibiotic medications, with good effects based on the child’s symptoms. It is possible to perform bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops according to the test results. If the child has severe ear pain and discharge of purulent fluid, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms. If fever is present, antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. It is recommended that parents pay attention to the disease and take their child to the doctor early, and pay attention to related preventive health care work in their daily lives.