Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing itchy and painful ears recently. His earwax is thick and yellow in the morning, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should pediatric otitis media with yellow earwax be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used, along with regional treatment methods such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with severe ear pain, painkillers can be administered in moderation. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are currently common treatments for otitis media. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children to prevent recurrence of otitis media.