Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. Recently, he has been experiencing ear pain, abnormal earwax, and a buzzing sound in his ear, accompanied by low-grade fever symptoms. How should children with otitis media with purulent discharge be treated?
Answer
For treatment, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions, administering anti-inflammatory medication to the child, and also considering regional application of anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with severe ear pain and yellow fluid discharge, painkillers may be considered to alleviate symptoms. If fever is present, a fever-reducing medicine can be administered. In case of severe conditions, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the child has a perforated eardrum, immediate medical surgery should be sought. It is advised that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment as early as possible, and pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.