Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 1 year old. Recently, she has been complaining of her ears feeling itchy and painful. There is a lot of yellow earwax, and she has a loss of appetite and a sore throat. How should we treat ear pain caused by otitis media in children?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are common methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose the treatment based on symptoms, and can conduct bacterial culture of ear secretions for examination results to use anti-inflammatory ear drops. Painkillers can also be given to the child when the ear is painful. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to symptoms, and in severe cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. Common treatment methods usually include these, but if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment should be performed. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their child’s ears to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.