Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Recently, he has been experiencing ear pain, with a lot of yellow earwax in the morning and accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should pediatric otitis media with purulent drainage be treated effectively?
Answer
The treatment method should be based on the child’s symptoms, providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Parents can administer regional treatment for their child using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, painkillers can be given as appropriate. If fever is present, antipyretic medication can be taken, but if the fever is severe, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media often recurs, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely treatment is necessary. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms.