Question
Dear Parent, my son is just 5 years old. This week, he has been complaining about ear pain, along with occasional discharge of yellow fluid, and he also has a slight fever. How should I treat his earache due to tonsillitis?
Answer
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. If the child’s condition is severe, you can also combine it with some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child has a fever, you can give him some antipyretic medication or take him to the hospital immediately. If the child develops a perforated eardrum, it is recommended to go to the hospital for surgery as soon as possible. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, and mainly consume liquid foods.