Question
My daughter is 8 years old, and in recent days, she has told me that her ear has been a bit painful. Additionally, there have been occasional discharges of yellow fluid, and she also has headaches and fever. How should I treat my child’s earache caused by otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric otitis media, it can be effectively treated by giving the child some antibiotics. Symptomatic treatment can include regional medication, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences severe ear pain and yellow fluid discharge, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate symptoms. Moreover, if there is a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. If the child develops a high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgery are required. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.