Question
A 9-year-old boy is experiencing ear pain, discharge of yellow fluid, headaches, and fever. How should otitis media be treated?
Answer
Treatment for otitis media should be under the guidance of a doctor, selecting appropriate anti-inflammatory medications and using ear drops for localized treatment. Painkillers can be used in moderate doses for severe ear pain, and antipyretics can be taken for fever. If the condition is severe, seek medical attention promptly, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. It is also important to pay attention to a reasonable diet and rest to aid recovery.