Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, the child has had some ear pain. Additionally, there is occasional yellow discharge, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be treated?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate it. If the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, prompt medical attention should be sought. If the child develops a eardrum perforation, it is advisable to go to the hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.