Question
A 6-year-old boy recently complained of ear pain, and it was found that the earwax is purulent and yellowish, accompanied by tinnitus and a slight fever. How should ear pain due to otitis media be treated?
Answer
Patients with otitis media can appropriately use anti-inflammatory medications and, after bacterial culture of ear secretions, use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination. If ear pain is the main symptom, analgesics can be considered to relieve pain. If fever is also present, antipyretic drugs can be taken, but if the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods, but if symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation occur, timely medical attention and surgical treatment should be sought. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, bring their child for medical treatment as soon as possible, and pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.