Question
My son is two years old, and he has been saying that his ear hurts for the past few days. In the morning, he occasionally has yellow fluid draining from his ear, and he also feels discomfort in his throat and loss of appetite. How should I treat ear pain in children with otitis media?
Answer
When treating pediatric otitis media, medication should be prescribed based on the child’s symptoms. If the symptoms are severe, regional treatments can be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, use fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. Otitis media has a tendency to recur, so if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely medical treatment should be sought. During the treatment period, it is important to supplement nutrition, eat a light diet, and ensure adequate rest to avoid fatigue.