Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been scratching his ears recently, saying he is itchy, with a lot of very yellow earwax in his ears, and some low-grade fever symptoms. How should pediatric otitis media with earwax and purulent discharge be treated?
Answer
The primary treatment for a child’s otitis media is to administer some anti-inflammatory medications and conduct local treatments, such as giving anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child primarily exhibits ear pain, painkillers can be considered to relieve the pain. If there are fever symptoms, fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If there are severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely hospital treatment and surgery should be sought. It is also important to pay attention to giving the child a light diet and enhancing nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.