Question
My son is 9 years old and a primary school student. Over the past week, he has been complaining about his ears being itchy and painful. When I checked this morning, I found his earwax was thick and yellowish. Additionally, he seems to have little appetite and looks very tired. How can I effectively treat my child’s otitis media and earache symptoms?
Answer
For earache caused by pediatric otitis media, it is recommended to appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can administer regional treatment for their child using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, painkillers can be moderately administered to relieve pain. Some children may have fever symptoms, in which case oral antipyretics can be taken for relief. If the above methods do not alleviate the symptoms, please seek medical attention promptly. For children with recurrent acute severe otitis media or those who have already developed tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment should be considered. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain the child’s dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.