Question
My daughter is 9 years old, and she has been saying that her ears have been itchy and painful for the past few days. Her earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and there has been a constant buzzing sound in her ears, along with a slight fever. How should ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are common methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose appropriate medications based on their child’s symptoms. You can try regional therapy by using ear drops with anti-inflammatory properties. If the child’s ear pain is severe, consider giving a moderate dose of pain relievers under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate the pain. If the child has high fever symptoms, consider using antipyretics accordingly. If the condition is severe or if there is a perforation in the eardrum, it is advisable to seek professional medical help early on and consider surgical treatment for the child. Parents should pay attention to good ear care and protective measures for their children to prevent recurrence of otitis media.