Question
Dear reader, our 8-year-old daughter has been experiencing some pain in her ear lately. This morning, we noticed yellow earwax coming out, along with a slight fever. How should we diagnose and treat her earache and tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve symptomatic medication based on the child’s symptoms, as well as some regional treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s primary symptom is ear pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child has a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used appropriately. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent episodes, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Pay attention to a light diet, and during treatment, consume mainly liquid foods.