Question
Dear Parents, my son is just over 4 years old. This week, he said his ear hurts, and I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax, and his appetite is not good, and his throat feels uncomfortable. How should we treat his otitis media and ear itching effectively?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are mainly used. The appropriate medication can be used according to the child’s symptoms, with good effects. Additionally, regional treatments can be carried out, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child to treat ear pain. For children with obvious pain symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child is accompanied by fever, parents can administer antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a situation of perforated eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. Lastly, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease, bring their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in daily life.