Question
My 9-year-old son has been experiencing ear pain with yellowish fluid discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How can we effectively treat the ear swelling caused by otitis media?
Answer
For the treatment of pediatric otitis media, it is recommended to first use anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can consider giving their child oral anti-inflammatory drugs and can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment. For children with severe ear pain, painkillers can be used to relieve discomfort. If fever is present, parents can administer fever-reducing medication. It is advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible in severe cases, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical treatment and surgery may be necessary. Parents should take otitis media seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as early as possible, and pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.