Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 9 years old, and this week, she said her ear hurts. Upon inspection, I noticed yellow earwax discharge and some low-grade fever. How should ear pain caused by otitis media in children be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be chosen as appropriate. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used. If the child experiences significant ear pain, some painkillers can be administered. If the child also has a high fever, some fever-reducing medicine can be taken. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the child develops a perforated eardrum, it is recommended to go to the hospital for surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in an early recovery.