Question
My child, who is 5 years old, has been constantly tugging at his ear, saying it itches, with a lot of yellow earwax. He also has a low-grade fever. How should one effectively treat pediatric otitis media with purulent discharge?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medication based on the symptoms, as well as conducting bacterial cultures of ear secretions and using anti-inflammatory ear drops according to the results of the examination. For children with prominent ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be administered. If there is also a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken, but if the fever is high, it is recommended to seek medical assistance. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrent attacks; if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely medical attention is necessary. At the same time, it is important to arrange for a child’s reasonable diet and sleep habits to help the disease recover sooner.