Question
A 5-year-old boy has been complaining of ear pain this week. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, decreased appetite, and discomfort in the throat. What is the best way to treat a child’s earache and tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric otitis media, it is effective to administer antibiotics according to the symptoms. Parents can use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for regional treatment, and if the child has ear pain, some painkillers can be administered in moderation. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrent attacks, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.