Question
A 3-year-old girl, who has just started kindergarten, has been tugging her ear and saying it feels itchy. There is yellow earwax coming out, she has a lack of appetite, and her throat feels uncomfortable. How should a child with otitis media and itchy ears be treated?
Answer
For the treatment of otitis media, anti-inflammatory medications can be chosen under a doctor’s guidance, along with regional treatments such as ear drops. If there is ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used according to the symptoms, and in severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. In case of serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention is required. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.