Question

My son is 2 years old. This week, he told me that his ear hurt a bit, and in the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and yellowish. He also had a headache and fever. How should pediatric otitis media with earwax purulence be treated?

Answer

To treat otitis media effectively, it is recommended to choose symptomatic medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance. You can perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the main symptom is ear pain, consider giving the child some painkillers. If there are symptoms of high fever, use medication according to the child’s condition. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. If there is a situation of tympanic membrane perforation, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.