Question
My daughter is 8 years old, and she recently told me that her ear hurts a bit, with the earwax being thick and yellowish. She also has a headache and fever. How should I treat her otitis media if her ear itches?
Answer
Currently, the most common treatments for pediatric otitis media in clinical practice include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment. You can give your child a local anti-inflammatory ear drop for treatment, and if the child has ear pain, you can give them a moderate amount of painkillers. If the child has a high fever, consider using fever-reducing medication. If the situation is severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention should be sought. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical attention early, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in daily life.