Question
Dear parents, our daughter is currently 8 years old. Lately, she has been complaining of ear pain, along with a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, she has been experiencing a low-grade fever. What should be the treatment for a child’s earache due to otitis media?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. While taking the medication, regional treatments can also be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, consider giving painkillers. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give them oral fever-reducing medicine. If these methods do not alleviate the symptoms, it is necessary to seek medical attention. These methods are currently among the most common treatments for otitis media. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Parents should also take precautions to protect their children and prevent recurrence of otitis media.