Question
Dear Baby, currently 4 years old, her ears have been painful this week, with earwax appearing purulent and yellowish. She has a lack of appetite and a sore throat. How should a child’s earache due to otitis media be treated?
Answer
For pediatric otitis media, antibiotic symptomatic treatment is usually effective. Parents can use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment, and if the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, fever-reducing medication can be used or medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there is a perforation in the eardrum, surgical treatment can be considered. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment in a timely manner, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in daily life.