Question
My 3-year-old daughter has been saying her ears are itchy, with a lot of yellow earwax. She also has headaches and a fever. How should we handle her otitis media and its impact on hearing?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used, along with local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a high fever, a moderate amount of fever-reducing medicine can be used. In case of severe conditions, medical attention should be sought promptly. If an eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is necessary. In daily life, it is advisable to eat light foods, and during treatment, mainly consume liquid foods.