Question
My child is two and a half weeks old. Last night at ten o’clock, he cried and said his ear hurt. The doctor at the hospital said it was secretory otitis media, and he was prescribed Acetate Prednisone tablets and Cefixime granules, but they seem to have no effect. The child was restless all night long, managing to sleep for a while before waking up crying. This went on back and forth until after five o’clock in the morning when he finally got some real sleep. Besides, he started running a fever this morning, 37.8 degrees. Do you think it’s otitis media? If it is, how effective are the two aforementioned medications, and what should I do?
Answer
The child currently has a high fever, and with otitis media, the child will experience more pain. Currently, focus should be on anti-inflammatory treatment; in severe cases, intravenous treatment is best, and you can also use Oxytetracycline eye drops to drop into the ear. Once parents notice the child’s symptoms, they should immediately take the child to a regular hospital for a diagnosis. At the same time, pay more attention to the child’s care issues, and suggest appropriate dieting, avoiding cold food. We hope the child can receive professional treatment to aid in recovery!