Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing some pain in his ear over the past few days. Additionally, there has been occasional discharge of yellow fluid, along with a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s otitis media when they can’t hear or speak clearly?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of otitis media and can be chosen appropriately. Regional drug treatment can be employed, using anti-inflammatory ear drops to treat the child’s ear pain. When the pain is severe, it is also permissible to use pain-relieving medication. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered to the child. If symptoms persist and cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. In cases where severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum occur, immediate hospital treatment and surgery may be required. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.