Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Lately, he has been constantly tugging at his ear, saying it itches. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax, and his ear is buzzing. He also has a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with purulent drainage?
Answer
When treating this condition, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If your child experiences ear pain, you can also give him painkillers. If your child has a fever, you can administer fever-reducing medication or take him to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatments, if the condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery may be required. During treatment, pay attention to a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods.