Question
Dear reader, my daughter is currently 3 years old. This week, she said her ears were itchy and painful. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and yellowish, and she also had a slight fever. How should one diagnose and treat earache caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Earache caused by pediatric otitis media can be treated in the following ways:
- Medication: Appropriate use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be considered. Regional application, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby, can be effective. For children with obvious ear pain symptoms, painkillers can be used. If there are symptoms of high fever, medication should be chosen according to the child’s condition.
- Medical Treatment: If the child’s symptoms are severe, such as perforation of the eardrum, it is necessary to seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. Severe cases may require surgical treatment.
- Prevention and Health Care: Parents should pay attention to this disease of pediatric otitis media and bring their children for treatment as soon as possible. It is also important to do a good job of prevention and health care in daily life to reduce the occurrence of otitis media.