Question
An 11-year-old boy recently experienced itching and pain in his ear, with yellowish fluid discharge. He has also shown a lack of appetite and discomfort in his throat. How should this condition be treated?
Answer
For pediatric otitis media, it is recommended to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed by a doctor, and parents can use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the ear pain is severe, consider giving a moderate dose of pain medication. If accompanied by a high fever, use medication based on the symptoms, and seek immediate medical treatment in severe cases. If there are multiple severe acute attacks or if there is already a tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment should be considered. At the same time, it is important to arrange for the child’s reasonable diet and sleep habits to help the disease recover sooner.