Question
The child is an 8-year-old girl. This week, she has been scratching her ears and saying they are itchy. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, and the ears were buzzing. She had a slight fever. How should a child with a middle ear infection who can’t hear clearly be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric middle ear infections can involve using symptomatic medication based on the child’s symptoms, as well as regional applications, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. For children with pronounced earache symptoms, painkillers can be administered. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given to the child. If the symptoms cannot be alleviated, it is necessary to seek medical attention. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to taking protective measures for their children in their daily lives to prevent recurrence of middle ear infections.