Question
My daughter is 4 years old, and she has started to feel some pain in her ear this week. She has a large amount of yellow earwax, her ear makes a buzzing sound, and she has a slight fever. How should one treat the earache in children with otitis media for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
One common method for treating otitis media is the use of antibiotic medications, which can be chosen based on the need. An ear secretion bacterial culture test can be conducted, and an anti-inflammatory ear drop can be used according to the test results. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, bring their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.