Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, recently complained of ear pain, yellowish earwax discharge, decreased appetite, and weakness. How to treat pediatric otitis media?
Answer
For the treatment of pediatric otitis media, parents can administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child and, if necessary, complement with local treatments such as ear drops for inflammation. If the ear pain is severe, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, temporary use of fever-reducing medication is possible, but if the fever persists, immediate medical attention should be sought. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of otitis media. In case of tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment is required. At the same time, parents should frequently pay attention to protective measures to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.