Question
A 13-year-old boy has ear pain, purulent earwax, and a low fever. How should he be treated?
Answer
It is recommended to use appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to relieve inflammatory symptoms. Ear secretion culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used according to the test results. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered to alleviate the symptoms. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the symptoms. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly, and surgery should be performed if there are multiple severe acute attacks or if perforation has occurred. Parents should pay attention to this disease, take their children for medical treatment early, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.