Patient's question:
My male child is 4 years old. Recently, he told me his ear hurts a bit. I noticed the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, and he also mentions a buzzing sound in his ear, plus a low-grade fever. Please advise: How should pus from otitis media in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. A bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, they need to be taken to the hospital for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent the symptoms from worsening due to catching a cold.