Question
My 9-year-old son has been experiencing some pain in his ear recently. In the morning, there is occasionally yellow fluid discharge, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should a child’s ear infection with earwax and purulent discharge be treated?
Answer
Treatment should involve symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent ear pain symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. Middle ear infections have the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical treatment is required. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Also, it is necessary to ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.