Question
My daughter is 7 years old and has been constantly scratching her ear, saying it itches. I found the earwax to be pus-like, yellowish, and she has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s earache and tonsillitis?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to relieve inflammatory symptoms. You can conduct a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child’s ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, some painkillers may be recommended to alleviate symptoms. If the child is accompanied by a high fever, consider using antipyretic medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These methods are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Parents should pay attention to this disease, bring their children to the doctor for treatment in a timely manner, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in daily life.