Question
Dear Parent, my son is 7 years old and has been scratching his ear and complaining of itching for the past week. This morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax in his ear, and his appetite is not good, and his throat also feels uncomfortable. How should pediatric otitis media with purulent earwax be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotic medications are mainly used. Symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which have good effects. Regional drug treatment can be chosen, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to give some painkillers according to the situation. If a high fever occurs, medication should also be used according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. During the treatment period, it is mainly necessary to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms due to catching a cold.