Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. This week, his ear has been a bit painful, and in the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, his appetite is not good, and his throat is uncomfortable. How can we treat his otitis media and itchy ear effectively?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric otitis media, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics symptomatic treatment . You can also use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the child’s ear pain and yellow fluid discharge are severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child has a high fever, you can consider using fever-reducing medication. If the situation is serious, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrence, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely medical attention is necessary. During the treatment period, pay attention to a light diet, mainly consuming liquid foods.