Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been scratching his ear and saying it itches recently. This morning, he was found to have purulent, somewhat yellow earwax. He also has a headache and fever. How should one treat otitis media in children when there is yellow fluid in the ear?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. Painkillers can also be administered for ear pain. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of perforated eardrum, timely hospital surgery is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.