Question
My son is 8 years old. This week, he told me that his ear hurts a bit, and in the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax. He also has a headache and a fever. How should I treat his pediatric otitis media with yellow earwax effectively?
Answer
Currently, in clinical practice, antibiotic medications are mainly used to treat pediatric otitis media, and symptomatic medications can be selected based on the child’s symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended to give a moderate amount of pain reliever to alleviate it; if there is a fever, you can take antipyretic medicine. If the condition is severe, medical treatment should be sought as soon as possible. In case of perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required, and attention should be paid to a light diet, enhanced nutrition, and help to recover early.