Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. Lately, she has been saying her ears hurt. This morning, I found that the earwax is purulent and a bit yellow, and she also has a headache and fever. How should ear pain due to pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used, and regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be administered simultaneously. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, consider giving painkillers. If there is a high fever, use medication based on the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. If your child has a perforated eardrum, timely hospital surgery is required. During treatment, pay attention to giving your child a good nutritional intake, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Also, ensure your child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.