Question
A 5-year-old girl has recently been experiencing itchy and painful ears, purulent earwax, headaches, and fever. How should children’s otitis media be treated?
Answer
Treatment should involve symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, which may include regional ear drops, appropriate pain relief, and the use of fever-reducing medication if necessary. In case of eardrum perforation, surgical treatment should be sought promptly. During this period, keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.