Question
Dear Baby, 5 years old, has recently been experiencing ear pain, yellow earwax discharge, and a lack of appetite along with fatigue. How should otitis media be treated in children?
Answer
For treatment, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Parents can use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, a moderate amount of pain relief medication can be given. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be selected based on the symptoms, and in severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. The above methods are common treatments for otitis media. In the event of a perforated eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Additionally, parents should regularly protect their child’s ears to prevent recurrence of otitis media.