Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, attending primary school. Recently, the child has had some ear pain and noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax. At the same time, there are also symptoms of headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with pus discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has otitis media, they can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications for symptomatic relief. Additionally, local treatments can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relief medication can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if the eardrum has already perforated, surgical intervention should be performed in a timely manner. During treatment, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm to prevent aggravation of symptoms due to catching a cold.