Question
A 7-year-old boy has recently experienced ear pain, excessive and yellow earwax, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should one treat the situation where a child with otitis media has difficulty hearing and speaking?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to relieve inflammation symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment methods such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be considered, and painkillers can be used to alleviate ear pain. Fever-reducing medication can be taken when there is a fever. If an eardrum perforation occurs, surgical treatment is required, during which warmth should be maintained and precautions taken to avoid exacerbating symptoms.