Question
Dear parents, our 2-year-old daughter has been complaining of an itchy and painful ear for the past few days. Occasionally, there’s a yellowish fluid discharge, and the ear is buzzing. She also has a slight fever. How should we treat her pediatric otitis media and earache?
Answer
To treat pediatric otitis media, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, regional treatment can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. In cases of ear pain, painkillers can also be given to the child. If the child is accompanied by a fever, parents can administer some antipyretic medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.