Question

Dear reader, my 9-year-old daughter has been complaining about her ear hurting recently. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and she has a low-grade fever. How should we treat her earache due to otitis media?

Answer

If a child has otitis media, anti-inflammatory medication can be used for symptomatic treatment. Regional treatment methods can also be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with obvious earache symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If there is a high fever, antipyretic drugs can be used as appropriate. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child develops a perforated eardrum, it is suggested to seek medical treatment and surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate the symptoms.