Question
The girl is currently 3 years old. Lately, she has been saying that her ear hurts, and you’ve noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow. Additionally, she has a headache and fever. How should hearing loss caused by pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics are the common method for treating otitis media, and regional ear drop anti-inflammatory medications can also be considered. If the ear pain is severe, analgesics may be used cautiously; if there are fever symptoms, antipyretic medication can be taken. If the condition is serious, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum occur, surgical treatment may be necessary. At the same time, it’s important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest schedule to help the condition recover sooner.