Question
A 1-year-old boy recently feels some pain in his ear, with yellow and excessive earwax, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should pediatric otitis media with yellow ear discharge be treated?
Answer
The primary treatment for a child’s otitis media is to have the child take some anti-inflammatory medication and to perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretions, using anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination. If the child experiences ear pain, a moderate amount of painkillers can also be used. In cases of severe fever, a moderate dose of fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the child develops an eardrum perforation, immediate medical attention and surgical treatment are required. Parents should pay attention to this disease, bring their child to a doctor early, and pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.