Question
My child is a 3-year-old male baby. This week, the child told me his ear was a bit painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, accompanied by headache and fever. How should otitis media with purulent discharge in children be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for treating pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic medication. While taking medication, some regional treatments can also be carried out, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has ear pain, painkillers can be given. If the child also has a high fever, some antipyretics can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If there are repeated acute severe cases or if there has been a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and bring their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to do well in related prevention and health care work on a daily basis.