Question
Dear Parent, my son, just turned 9 years old, has been complaining of ear pain lately. I noticed that there’s a lot of yellow earwax, and his appetite and throat are also uncomfortable. How should we treat pediatric otitis media and tinnitus effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments, and if the child’s condition is severe, they can also be supplemented with some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent attacks, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, it needs to be treated promptly. Finally, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to do a good job of prevention and health care in daily life.