Question
A 1-year-old boy is experiencing ear pain, yellow earwax discharge, and a buzzing sound, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should otitis media be treated?
Answer
For pediatric otitis media, parents can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child and use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. When the ear is painful, painkillers can be given to the child. If there is a high fever, medication should be chosen based on the symptoms. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical treatment promptly. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is necessary. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.