Question
A 6-year-old girl has been experiencing ear pain for the past few days. This morning, she was observed to have a large amount of yellow earwax, accompanied by a slight fever. How can one alleviate the earache caused by childhood otitis media?
Answer
For earache caused by childhood otitis media, the following treatment methods can be considered:
- Medication Treatment: Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be used, as well as regional treatments, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for infants. If the ear pain is severe, analgesics can be taken in appropriate amounts; if there are symptoms of fever, fever-reducing medication can be used.
- Surgical Treatment: If childhood otitis media recurs multiple times or there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed.
- Preventive Measures: After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent a recurrence of otitis media.