Question
Dear reader, my 9-year-old daughter has been scratching her ear and complaining of itching for the past few days. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax in her ear, and she also has a headache and fever. How should I treat my child’s earache and itchy ear due to middle ear infection?
Answer
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication should be administered based on the child’s symptoms. You can also combine some regional treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately give painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. After the condition improves, it is suggested to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.