Question
Dear reader, my 7-year-old daughter has recently been experiencing ear pain, thick and yellowish earwax, and a slight fever. How should we treat pediatric otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, regional antibiotic therapy can be considered, including anti-inflammatory ear drops. For primary symptoms of ear pain, analgesics may be considered; for fever, antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention and surgical treatment are required. Parents should take precautions to protect their children and prevent recurrence of otitis media.