Question
My 7-year-old son has been experiencing itchy and painful ears, along with headaches and fever symptoms. How should I treat his pediatric otitis media with drainage?
Answer
For treatment, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child and perform local treatments, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Depending on the child’s symptoms, painkillers should be given to alleviate ear pain, and fever-reducing medication can be taken for fever. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention early. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. During the treatment period, keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.