Question

My child is a 4-year-old boy. This week, he said his ears are itchy and painful. I also found that the earwax is purulent and a bit yellow. Moreover, there’s a buzzing sound in his ear, and he has a low-grade fever. How should I treat his otitis media effectively?

Answer

Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments, such as regional drug therapy, using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, painkillers can be considered. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. In case of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe cases or if there has been a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be sought. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible. Also, it’s important to do well in related prevention and health care work in everyday life.