Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been complaining of ear pain for the past few days. This morning, he had yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should a child with otitis media and yellow fluid in their ear be treated?
Answer
Treating pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medication based on the child’s symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences severe ear pain, it is recommended to administer painkillers as needed. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child antipyretic medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.