Question
How should an earache caused by a child’s otitis media be treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric otitis media includes administering anti-inflammatory medications to the child, using anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment, appropriately providing pain relief medications, and giving fever-reducing medication if there is a fever or seeking immediate medical attention. If an eardrum perforation occurs, timely medical attention and surgical treatment should be sought. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their child’s ears to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.