Question
A boy, 4 years old, has been complaining about a slight pain in his ear for the past few days. In the morning, he occasionally has yellowish fluid draining from his ear, and he also has a loss of appetite and discomfort in his throat. How can one effectively treat a child’s otitis media when they have difficulty hearing and speaking?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, it is first advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medications, and regional treatments can also be considered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. If the child’s primary symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately administer pain relief medication to alleviate the discomfort. If the child is also experiencing severe fever, then some antipyretic medication should be used in moderation. In severe cases, immediate medical attention is required. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery may be necessary. Lastly, parents should pay close attention to this disease, bring their child to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.