Question
Dear Baby, she’s only 4 years old. These days, the child told me that her ear was a bit painful. This morning, I found that the earwax was purulent and slightly yellow. Moreover, she has a headache and fever. How should I treat her earache caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric otitis media, it’s effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out by using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately administer painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child is accompanied by a high fever, then antipyretic medication should be used as needed. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, immediate hospitalization and surgical treatment are required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children in daily life to prevent otitis media from recurring.