Question
Dear Sir, my son is just over 3 years old, and he has been scratching his ear for the past few days, saying it’s itchy. This morning, there was some thick, yellowish earwax, and he has a buzzing sound in his ear, a bit of a low fever. How can we effectively treat his ear infection and itchy ear?
Answer
If a child has an ear infection, anti-inflammatory medications can be used symptomatically. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be administered using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent earache symptoms, painkillers can be used. If fever is present, antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery is required. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and mainly consume liquid foods during treatment.