Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. These days, he has been saying that his ear itches and hurts. Additionally, I noticed that the earwax is purulent and a bit yellow. He also has a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with purulent discharge?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotic medications, and also consider regional treatment options, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. You can also give painkillers according to the child’s condition, especially when the pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery is required for treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.