Question
Dear team, my son, who just turned 4, has been tugging at his ear and saying it itches for the past few days. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should we treat his otitis media if he can’t hear clearly and speak?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, you can give the child some antibiotics that are appropriate for the symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, you can also combine it with some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can give some painkillers to alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as a perforated eardrum, they need to go to the hospital for surgery treatment promptly. During treatment, it is also important to pay attention to arranging a light diet for the child, enhancing nutritional supplements, and helping them recover as soon as possible.