Question
A 3-year-old boy is experiencing ear pain, yellow discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
When a child has otitis media, the first choice of treatment is symptomatic antibiotic therapy. In severe cases, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be combined. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended to administer a moderate amount of painkillers. For fever, antipyretic medication can be taken, and in severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention is required. At the same time, attention should be paid to adjusting the child’s diet and lifestyle habits to aid recovery.