Question
The baby was born a few days ago, and lately, it has been scratching its ears without any apparent reason. How should one promptly diagnose and treat pediatric otitis media?
Answer
If the pediatric acute otitis media is caused by a cold, the first step is to treat the cold and provide simple ear care for the child. This usually involves instilling hydrogen peroxide into the ear canal. After the inflammation subsides, the child should have a follow-up examination of the eustachian tube function one week later.