Question
A boy, 4 years old, has been experiencing some pain in his ear lately. Upon inspection, it was found that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should one effectively treat pediatric otitis media with purulent discharge?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Regional drug treatment can be considered, such as choosing an anti-inflammatory ear drop. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, the medication should be adjusted according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. For repeated acute severe cases or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be carried out. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with an early recovery.