Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten and has been tugging at her ear, saying it itches. I noticed that the earwax is purulent and yellow, and she has a buzzing sound in her ear along with a slight fever. How should I treat the ear pain caused by her middle ear inflammation?
Answer
Antibiotics are one of the commonly used medications for treating middle ear inflammation and can be selected according to the situation. You can conduct a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child’s ear pain is severe, consider giving her painkillers. If there is fever, you can give her fever-reducing medication. If the situation is serious, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Middle ear inflammation is prone to recurrence, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, immediate medical attention is required. Parents should take precautions to prevent the recurrence of middle ear inflammation.