Question
My son is 4 years old. Lately, he has been telling me that his ear hurts a bit, and occasionally, yellowish fluid comes out. He also has a headache and a fever. How should I treat his itchy ear due to pediatric otitis media more effectively?
Answer
If your child has otitis media, you can first treat it with antibiotic medications and anti-inflammatory ear drops. In cases of severe ear pain, you can moderately relieve the pain. If there is a high fever, consider using fever-reducing medication, and if the fever persists, seek medical attention promptly. If an eardrum perforation occurs, surgery may be required. Additionally, pay attention to protective measures for your child to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.