Question
My 9-year-old son has recently been experiencing pain in his ear, with thicker and yellowish earwax, decreased appetite, and an uncomfortable throat. How should I treat his mucopurulent otitis media?
Answer
For such conditions, consider using symptomatic antibiotic medications, regional application of anti-inflammatory ear drops, and administration of appropriate pain relievers based on the child’s condition, especially when the pain is severe, to alleviate suffering. If accompanied by a high fever, a suitable amount of fever-reducing medicine can be used. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If complications such as perforation of the eardrum occur, immediate medical treatment is required. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, take their child to the doctor early, and strengthen related preventive health care measures.