Question
A 9-year-old boy has been complaining of ear pain this week. Upon inspection, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and the ears have a buzzing sound. He also has a slight fever. How should one treat ear pain caused by otitis media in children?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are primarily used. Symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which have shown good effects. Additionally, regional treatments can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child’s ear pain. Painkillers can also be given to the child if necessary. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are more common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and bring their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. They should also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.