Question
Dear Baby, currently 5 years old, these past few days, the child has told me that their ear is a bit painful. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and the appetite is not good, and the throat is also uncomfortable. How should one treat a child’s earache due to otitis media?
Answer
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can also use regional medications, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. In cases of ear pain, you can also give the child some painkillers. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child some oral fever-reducing medicine. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there is a situation of tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek immediate medical treatment. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.