Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten and has been constantly tugging at her ear, saying it itches. This morning, I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and she has a low-grade fever. How should I treat the earache caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used, along with regional treatments such as ear drops. If the earache is severe, painkillers can be administered. Consider fever-reducing medication if there is a high fever. In severe cases, timely medical attention should be sought, and surgery may be considered if there is a perforation of the eardrum. Parents need to pay attention to taking preventive measures to avoid recurrence of inflammation.