Does Treatment for Ear Pain in Children with Otitis Media Work Well?

A 7-year-old girl recently reported some ear pain, accompanied by yellow earwax discharge, and symptoms of headache and fever. For otitis media, the best treatment is to select anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, and to apply topical anti-inflammatory ear drops. Pain can be managed with analgesics, and if fever is present, seek medical attention or administer antipyretic medication promptly. In severe cases such as perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment is required, along with a light diet and increased nutrition to promote recovery.
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Does Treatment for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Children Require Reinforcement?

Four days ago, the child started running a high fever of 38 degrees Celsius, with white, corn-sized spots on the tongue and red spots on the palms and buttocks. The diagnosis was hand, foot, and mouth disease, and after taking medication, the fever subsided, the red spots darkened, and the spots on the tongue turned pink. However, aside from a dose of medicine tomorrow morning, I’m not sure if I need to see a doctor again.
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