Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing some ear pain recently. Additionally, it has been noticed that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow. The child also has a low-grade fever. How should ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
For effective treatment of otitis media, parents should consider choosing symptomatic medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance. Regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops can be administered. If ear pain is the primary symptom, painkillers may be considered. For children with fever, antipyretic medications can be given. In severe cases, immediate medical attention is necessary. In addition to medication, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery may be required. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.