Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing some pain in his ear recently. In the morning, he has yellow earwax discharge, and there’s a buzzing sound in his ear. He also has a slight fever. How should one treat an earache in children with otitis media?
Answer
When treating such conditions, it is advisable to give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be administered, using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, consider administering painkillers. If the child has a fever, they can take antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical treatment is required. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and bring their child for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in daily life.