Patient's question:
My male child is 9 years old. Recently, his ears have been a bit painful. In the morning, there is occasionally a yellowish liquid discharge, and accompanied by some low fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with purulent earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs should be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used. For children with significant ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Otitis media tends to recur, and if there is a eardrum perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. During the treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet that is primarily light. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.