Question
A 3-year-old girl recently started kindergarten and has symptoms of otitis media, with yellow earwax in the morning and mild fever. She reports ear pain and hearing difficulties, struggling to hear others’ voices. How should such pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
Generally, antibiotic treatment can be administered symptomatically for pediatric otitis media, usually with good results. If symptoms are severe, regional therapy can be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Additionally, if the child has significant ear pain, a moderate dose of pain relievers can be given to alleviate discomfort. For fever symptoms, antipyretic medication can be taken. If symptoms are severe or persist without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These methods are currently common ways to treat otitis media. Also, attention should be paid to whether there is a perforation of the eardrum. If an eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is required. During the treatment process, it is also important to focus on keeping the child warm and avoiding catching a cold to worsen the condition.