Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. This week, she told me her ear was a bit painful. I noticed that she occasionally had yellowish fluid coming out and her appetite and throat were also uncomfortable. How should I treat her earache caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance. You can also conduct a bacterial culture test on ear secretions and use appropriate anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results. For children with severe ear pain, painkillers can be used. Some children may have a fever along with the condition, in which case you can take oral antipyretics. If symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.