Question
Dear readers, my daughter, currently 7 years old, has been experiencing some ear pain recently. In the morning, there is yellow earwax discharge, along with a headache and fever. How should we treat her earache caused by otitis media?
Answer
Antibiotic medication is commonly used for treating otitis media and can be chosen as appropriate. While taking medication, some local treatments can also be administered, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s primary symptom is ear pain, parents are advised to administer pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. For those with repeated acute severe infections or those who have already developed a perforated eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be considered. It is also necessary to pay attention to providing the child with a light diet and enhancing nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.