Question
My daughter is 8 years old, and she has been complaining of her ears itching and hurting for the past few days. This morning, I noticed her earwax is purulent and yellowish, and she says her ears have been ringing and she has a slight fever. How should ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with otitis media, anti-inflammatory medications can be used symptomatically, as well as regional treatments such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child’s ear pain is severe, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms. If the child has a high fever, appropriate antipyretic medication should be used. If the situation is serious, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child’s eardrum has a perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgery should be sought. During the treatment process, attention should also be paid to maintaining good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest.