Question
A four-year-old boy recently complained of ear pain, and his parents noticed that his earwax was purulent and yellowish, accompanied by a slight fever. What should be done to treat ear pain caused by childhood otitis media?
Answer
For the treatment of childhood otitis media, parents can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child and consider regional therapy, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, painkillers can be administered as necessary. If the child has a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used promptly. In cases of severe illness or repeated acute attacks, even if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be sought. Parents should take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in daily life.