Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing ear pain and yellowish earwax recently. He has also shown a lack of appetite and fatigue. How should one treat the yellow fluid symptoms of pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Based on the child’s symptoms, treatment for pediatric otitis media involves administering symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Regional treatment methods can also be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with significant ear pain, painkillers can be administered. Some children may have a fever as well, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If symptoms do not subside, medical attention is necessary. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent the worsening of symptoms.