Question
Dear Baby, she is only 6 years old. These days, the child told me that her ear was a bit painful. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, and she also had a headache and fever. How should we treat the ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications and also apply anti-inflammatory ear drops locally. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. Some children may have a fever as well, in which case oral antipyretics can be taken. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If the child develops an eardrum perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgery are necessary. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to assist in the early recovery from the disease.