Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been complaining of ear pain for the past few days. He has noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax in his ear, and it’s buzzing. He also has a slight fever. How should one diagnose and treat ear pain in children with otitis media?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric otitis media includes administering anti-inflammatory medications to the child, using regional anti-inflammatory ear drops when the ear pain is severe, and appropriately using painkillers. For fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention should be sought promptly. In case of tympanic membrane perforation, immediate hospital treatment and surgery are required. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.