Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Recently, he has been experiencing ear pain, thick and yellowish earwax, buzzing in the ears, and low-grade fever. How should we treat otitis media affecting his hearing?
Answer
Treatment of otitis media should involvesymptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, with regional treatments such as antiseptic ear drops in severe cases. For ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If accompanied by fever, antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly, and if an eardrum perforation occurs, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. After recovery, it is recommended that the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.