Question
A 7-year-old boy has been complaining of itchy and painful ears this week. There is yellow earwax discharge, a buzzing sound in the ear, and a slight fever. How should one treat a child’s otitis media with yellow ear discharge?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. Parents can give the child regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with obvious earache symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medicine. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If an eardrum perforation occurs, immediate hospital surgery is required. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.