Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has been constantly tugging at his ear, complaining of itching. Additionally, there is yellowish earwax discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should ear pain and middle ear infection in children be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment of pediatric middle ear infections. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment, and in addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child is accompanied by fever, parents can give the child medications with antipyretic effects. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of middle ear infections. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Finally, it is hoped that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, it is also important to pay attention to related preventive and health care work.