Question
My daughter is 4 years old and recently has been experiencing itchy and painful ears, with purulent earwax and a low-grade fever. What should be the effective treatment for the purulent earwax in pediatric otitis media?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory medication can be used, along with regional treatment methods such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops. For ear pain symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If there is a severe fever, appropriate amounts of fever-reducing medication should be used. It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible for severe symptoms, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely medical attention and surgical treatment should be sought. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to maintaining good dietary hygiene and adequate rest.