Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Recently, he has been experiencing ear pain, yellowish earwax, headaches, and fever. How should I treat his otitis media?
Answer
When treating otitis media in children, appropriate medications should be chosen based on the child’s symptoms, and regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be considered, and antipyretics can be taken if there is a fever. In case of severe conditions with eardrum perforation, professional medical assistance is needed. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.