Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 6 years old. Over the past week, her ear has been a bit painful, and I’ve noticed that occasionally, yellowish fluid has been oozing out. Additionally, she has a buzzing sound in her ear and a slight fever. How should we treat the purulent symptoms of pediatric otitis media?
Answer
For an effective treatment of otitis media, it’s advisable to choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance. You can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment, and also provide painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially when the pain in the ear is severe, which can help alleviate the discomfort. If fever is present, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to medication, if the condition is severe enough to cause a perforation in the eardrum, surgical treatment may be necessary. Parents should also take precautions to protect their child from recurring otitis media.