Question
My son is 1 year old. This week, he has been constantly tugging at his ear, saying it itches. I noticed that there is yellowish earwax coming out, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
When treating such conditions, you can give your child symptomatic antibiotic medications. You can also perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretions based on the examination results and use anti-inflammatory ear drops. If your child experiences ear pain, you can administer painkillers. If your child has symptoms of fever, they can take antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, timely surgical treatment should be carried out. During the treatment period, pay attention to giving your child a good nutritional intake, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Also, ensure that your child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.