Question
My son is 1 year old. This week, he told me his ear hurt a bit, and there was also some yellow earwax coming out. Additionally, he had a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media if they can’t hear clearly?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, they can be treated with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the condition is more severe, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used, and painkillers can be administered for ear pain. If the child also has a particularly severe fever, some fever-reducing medication should be used appropriately. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods, but if the child shows symptoms of perforated eardrum, immediate hospital treatment and surgery may be required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their child to prevent recurrence of otitis media.