Question
A six-year-old boy is experiencing ear pain, excessive yellow earwax, tinnitus, and a slight fever. How should otitis media be treated in children?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs and regional drug therapy can be administered, along with the use of anti-inflammatory ear drops. Painkillers can also be appropriately used if the child’s ear pain is severe. If the child has a fever, a fever reducer can be given or the child should be taken to the hospital promptly. In cases of severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospital treatment and surgery should be sought. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.