Question
My son is 6 years old. This week, he said his ear itched and hurt, sometimes with yellow fluid coming out, and was accompanied by a low-grade fever. What should be the treatment for my child’s otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops, or providing painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially to relieve severe pain in the ear. If the child has a high fever, a small amount of fever-reducing medication can be used, but if the fever persists, medical attention must be sought promptly. If there is a perforation in the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. Finally, we urge parents to take this disease seriously, bring their child for medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.