Question
A 4-year-old boy has been experiencing some ear pain lately. In the morning, there was a yellow discharge from his ear, accompanied by a slight fever. How should a child with otitis media and an earache be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used to treat otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has fever symptoms, they can take medications with fever-reducing effects. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe occurrences or if there has been a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.