Question
Dear Parent, my 3-year-old son recently complained of ear pain and yellowish earwax discharge. He has also shown a decrease in appetite and fatigue. What are the effective treatment methods for pediatric otitis media?
Answer
When a child has otitis media, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotic medication for treatment, and can also be supplemented with regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, consider using a moderate amount of painkillers; if accompanied by high fever, a moderate amount of fever-reducing medicine can be used. If the situation is serious, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is even more necessary. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging the child’s reasonable diet and rest to assist in recovery.