Question
My daughter is 7 years old, and she has been experiencing some pain in her ear with yellowish earwax and a low-grade fever recently. How should I treat her ear pain caused by otitis media?
Answer
The most common treatment for otitis media is the use of antibiotic medications, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be considered. When the child’s ear pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be used. If there is a fever, medication with fever-reducing properties can be administered. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly, especially if there are symptoms of perforation of the eardrum, which may require surgical treatment. Parents should take this condition seriously, seek medical attention for their child early on, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.