Question
Dear Baby, she’s just 4 years old, and this week, her ear has been a bit painful. Additionally, I found that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow. She also has a headache and fever. How should I treat her earache effectively if she has pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medication based on the child’s symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used in conjunction. If the ear pain is quite severe, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child has a particularly high fever, then a reasonable amount of fever-reducing medication should be used. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light and easy to digest. It is also important to ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.