Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. Lately, his ears have been hurting a bit. In the morning, there’s a lot of yellow earwax, and he has a buzzing sound in his ears along with a slight fever. How should one treat a child’s otitis media with earache?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs for treating pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose based on the symptoms, such as regional drug treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops, or providing painkillers according to the child’s condition. Especially when the ear pain is severe, pain relief can be achieved. If there are fever symptoms, fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical treatment should be sought and protective measures should be taken to prevent recurrence of otitis media.