Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been complaining of itchy and painful ears lately. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax. He also has headaches and fever. How should one treat the child’s otitis media to relieve the earache effectively?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used, along with regional drug treatment. Choose an anti-inflammatory ear drop if necessary, and administer painkillers as appropriate if there are symptoms of fever. In case of fever, antipyretic medication can be given or immediate medical attention should be sought. Additionally, if an eardrum perforation occurs, surgical treatment is required. It is also important to pay attention to a reasonable diet and lifestyle habits to aid in recovery from the disease.