Question
My daughter is 8 years old, and she has been experiencing some pain in her ear recently. The earwax is yellowish and somewhat thick, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric otitis media involves the use of antibiotic medications, with symptomatic drugs used based on the child’s symptoms, and regional use of anti-inflammatory ear drops. If there is ear pain, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. Some children may also have fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. In case of eardrum perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgery are required. Parents should take precautions to protect their children and prevent recurrence of otitis media inflammation.