Question
A one-year-old girl has been experiencing persistent tugging at her ear and feeling itchy for nearly a week. She has been found to have purulent, yellow earwax, decreased appetite, and an uncomfortable throat. How should one diagnose and treat ear pain caused by pediatric otitis media?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to relieve inflammatory symptoms and consider regional use of anti-inflammatory ear drops. For severe ear pain, painkillers can be used in appropriate amounts. If fever is present, antipyretic medication can be administered. If symptoms are severe, seek medical attention promptly and take precautions to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.