Question
A 6-year-old girl, recently experiencing symptoms of itchy and painful ears, with yellowish earwax, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should children with otitis media and hearing loss be treated?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. Parents can give the child regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child also has a high fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. These methods are currently common treatments for otitis media. In addition, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, immediate surgical treatment is required. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease, bring their children for medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in daily life.