Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten, and recently, she has been complaining that her ear hurts. This morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and she also seems to have little appetite and is quite tired. How should I treat her otitis media and itchy ear?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for treating pediatric otitis media in clinical settings. Parents can choose treatments according to symptoms. Regional medication treatment can be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for medical treatment. Also, painkillers can be given to the child based on their condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medications or take them to the hospital immediately. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there is a situation of tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their child well in daily life to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.