Question
Dear Baby, she’s just 1 year old. These days, the child says her ear hurts, and I’ve noticed that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow. Additionally, she seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should I diagnose and treat the child’s earache due to otitis media?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for treating pediatric otitis media. Parents can select treatments based on symptoms. Regional drug treatment can be chosen, such as choosing an anti-inflammatory ear drop, or you can give the child some painkillers according to the child’s condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of perforation of the eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment promptly. During treatment, attention should also be paid to maintaining good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest time.