Question
My son is 3 years old, and for the past week, he has been tugging at his ear, saying it itches, and there is purulent yellow fluid in his ear. He also has a low-grade fever. How should a child’s otitis media be treated?
Answer
When treating such conditions, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, along with regional treatments such as ear drops for inflammation. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, a fever-reducing medicine can be administered. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there is a perforation in the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment. During this period, the child should rest adequately and develop good eating habits.