Question
Dear reader, my daughter is 5 years old and has been experiencing slight ear pain recently. She has yellow earwax discharge in the morning and a low-grade fever. How should we treat the ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance and undergo regional treatment, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended to use painkillers moderately to relieve the pain. If there is a fever, you can take antipyretic drugs; if the fever is high, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media is prone to recurrence, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment should be sought. After the condition improves, it is recommended to allow the child to engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.