Question
Dear Baby, currently 2 years old, in recent days, the child has told me that their ear hurts a bit. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and there’s a buzzing sound in the ear. The child also has a slight fever. How should otitis media with drainage in children be treated?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. You can opt for regional drug treatment and choose anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain and yellowish discharge are severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a fever, they can take antipyretic drugs. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child’s condition is severe and there is an eardrum perforation, hospital surgery may be required. Parents should also pay attention to taking good protective measures for their children to prevent otitis media from recurring.