Question
My son is 3 years old. These days, he has been saying that his ear itches and hurts. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharged, and he also has a headache and fever. How should I treat his earache and swelling due to middle ear infection?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications, and also use regional medication, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. When the child’s ear pain is severe, it is also appropriate to use pain-relieving medications. If the child also has a high fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical treatment is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.