Question
A 2-year-old boy has been experiencing pain in his ear with yellowish earwax discharge and a buzzing sound. He also has a slight fever. How should one treat the ear pain caused by a child’s otitis media?
Answer
When treating this condition, it is advisable to administer some symptomatic antibiotic medications to the child, along with regional treatments such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with severe ear pain, painkillers can be used. If fever is present, it is recommended to give the child fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If the child has a perforated eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment. Additionally, parents need to take precautions to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.