Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. Lately, the child has said his ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, there is occasionally yellow discharge. Additionally, his appetite is poor, and his throat feels uncomfortable. Please ask: How should otitis media with earwax and purulent discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Parents can apply topical treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops to the child. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relief medication can be given. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. In addition to these medicinal treatments, if the child's condition is severe and there is a need for a eardrum perforation, surgical treatment in the hospital is required. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light. Rest should also be emphasized to avoid fatigue.