Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, attending elementary school. Recently, the child told me that he had a slight earache, noticed occasionally with yellow liquid discharge, poor appetite, and a sore throat. Please ask: How should otitis media with ear fullness and pain be treated?Doctor's answer:
To treat pediatric otitis media, parents can first give their child anti-inflammatory medication. Local treatment options include using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Depending on the child's condition, pain relievers can also be given, especially when ear pain is severe, as they can help alleviate discomfort. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is essential. In cases of multiple severe acute episodes or if a eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be promptly performed. Lastly, parents should take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.