Question
My son is 4 years old. Lately, he has been complaining of ear pain and I noticed yellowish earwax oozing out. He also has a headache and fever. How should a child’s ear infection with purulent earwax be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is a case of pediatric otitis media, it is effective to administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child. At the same time, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child also has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.