Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Lately, he has been complaining of ear pain, and occasionally, there has been a yellowish liquid discharge. His ears are buzzing, and he has a slight fever. How should I treat his earache caused by otitis media?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are mainly used, and symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, with good results. Parents can use regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child has a particularly severe fever, some antipyretic medication should be used in moderation. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely hospital surgery is required. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.