Question
My daughter, who is only 7 years old, has been experiencing ear pain this week. She has a lot of yellow earwax and has lost her appetite and a sore throat. How should we treat the ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Treatment should involve providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Regional treatment can include using anti-inflammatory ear drops, and if there are mainly symptoms of ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken; for high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be carried out. Parents should pay attention to doing a good job of protection to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.