Question
My son is a 4-year-old boy. This week, he has been saying that his ears are itchy and painful. Additionally, I’ve noticed that his earwax is purulent and slightly yellow. Also, there’s a buzzing sound in his ears, and he has a slight fever. How should we treat otitis media in children with ear pain effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment, which can include regional drug treatment. You can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, consider giving painkillers. If there is also a fever, you can take some antipyretic drugs. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or if there is already a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be considered. Lastly, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and bring their children for treatment as soon as possible. Also, be sure to pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in daily life.