Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, experienced ear pain this week. He noticed yellow earwax discharge and was accompanied by headaches and fever. How should one treat the ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to relieve the inflammatory symptoms. Parents can use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. In cases of severe ear pain in children, analgesics can also be used appropriately. If fever is present, antipyretic medication can be taken. If symptoms are severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrent attacks; if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment should be sought. During treatment, attention should be given to maintaining good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest time.