Question
My daughter is 5 years old. Recently, she said her ear hurts, and the earwax is purulent and yellow. She has a poor appetite and a sore throat. How should a child with otitis media and an earache be treated?
Answer
If a child has an ear infection, anti-inflammatory medication can be used, or a combination of regional treatment methods, such as ear drops. For children with severe ear pain, painkillers can be administered. Children with fever can use fever-reducing medication or be taken to the hospital immediately. Otitis media is prone to recurrence, so if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, it should be treated promptly, and the child should get plenty of rest and consume more fruits and vegetables.