Question
An 8-year-old boy has been constantly scratching his ear recently, with yellow earwax discharge. He has a lack of appetite and a sore throat. How should he be treated?
Answer
In treating this condition, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications, perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretions, and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination. For children with significant earache symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, you can give him fever-reducing medication or take him to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child’s condition is severe, such as perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light meals, and to pay attention to getting enough rest and avoiding fatigue.