Question

My child is a 1-year-old boy. Recently, he has been feeling ear pain, with thick and yellow earwax, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should I treat the symptoms of hearing impairment due to pediatric otitis media?

Answer

Provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, and consider using anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers may be considered. When accompanied by severe fever, use antipyretics in appropriate amounts. If the situation is severe, seek medical attention promptly. In cases of severe complications such as perforation of the eardrum, surgical treatment may be required. During the treatment period, pay attention to a light diet and increase nutritional supplementation to aid recovery.