Question
My son is 8 years old, and he has been scratching his ear and saying it itches recently. The earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and he has a buzzing sound in his ear along with a slight fever. How should I treat ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Here are the treatment methods for ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media:
- You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications.
- If the child’s condition is severe, you can also consider using some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops.
- If the main symptom is ear pain, you can consider giving the child some painkillers.
- Some children may have a fever along with the symptoms, in which case you can give the child oral antipyretics.
- If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention.
- If there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents can consider having the child undergo surgical treatment.
- While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.