Question
A 3-year-old boy reported ear pain this week, along with occasional discharge of yellow fluid and a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s otitis media-related ear pain effectively?
Answer
Treatment should be based on the child’s symptoms, providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Regional drug treatment can be considered, and you can choose to use anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the primary symptom is ear pain, consider administering painkillers. If the child has a high fever, then antipyretics should be used judiciously. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If your child has an eardrum perforation, immediate hospital treatment is required. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.