Question
Dear Sir/Madam, my daughter is currently 8 years old. Over the past week, she has been constantly tugging at her ear, complaining of itching, and there is a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, she has a buzzing sound in her ear and a slight fever. How should we treat her middle ear infection to improve her speech clarity?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance for their child to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. While taking medication, some regional treatments can also be performed, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences severe ear pain, it is advisable to give some painkillers based on the situation. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also necessary to ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.