Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. She has been experiencing ear pain, yellowish discharge, loss of appetite, and an uncomfortable throat. How should I handle pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Generally, you can consider giving your child oral antibiotics to treat pediatric otitis media while also using regional anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the pain is severe, you can use painkillers in appropriate amounts; if there is a fever, you can use febrifuges moderately. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical attention promptly. Additionally, if an eardrum perforation occurs, surgical treatment is required, and during the treatment process, it is important to supplement nutrition, maintain a light diet, and get adequate rest to avoid fatigue.