Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing ear pain for the past few days. The earwax is thick and yellowish, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should one treat the ear pain in a child with otitis media?
Answer
For the treatment of such conditions, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be administered to the child, along with regional treatments such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, painkillers may be considered; if accompanied by a high fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended. In case of severe illness, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly, especially if there are severe symptoms like perforation of the eardrum, which requires timely medical treatment and surgery. It is suggested that parents pay attention to the disease and take their child to seek medical treatment early, and pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.