Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 8 years old. Over the past few days, she has been constantly tugging at her ear and complaining of itching. I noticed that there is yellowish earwax discharge, and she also has a slight fever. How should pediatric otitis media with drainage be treated?
Answer
To treat pediatric otitis media, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Regional drug treatment can be chosen, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child’s ear pain is severe, it is also appropriate to use a small amount of pain relief medication. If the child also has a high fever, some fever-reducing medicine can be taken. However, if the fever persists, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of otitis media. In addition, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.