Question
My 5-year-old daughter has been experiencing some pain in her ear, yellowish earwax, a buzzing sound in her ear, and a low-grade fever recently. How should I treat her pediatric otitis media effectively?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose the appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to alleviate inflammation symptoms. In terms of local treatment, anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used, and painkillers may also be prescribed depending on the situation, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help relieve the pain. If there is a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take their child to the hospital immediately. These methods are currently common in the treatment of otitis media. In case of perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During this period, ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.