Question
Dear Baby, currently 4 years old, this week, the child’s ear has been a bit painful. Additionally, you’ve noticed that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow. At the same time, the child’s appetite is poor, and the throat is uncomfortable. How should one treat a child’s earache and otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric otitis media, it can be effectively treated with symptomatic antibiotics. Parents can give the child regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, consider giving some painkillers. If the child has a fever, parents can give some fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there is a risk of perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, be sure to do a good job of related prevention and health care work in daily life.