Question
My son is 7 years old, and he has been scratching his ear and saying it itches for the past few days. The earwax in the morning is a bit thick and yellow, and he has little appetite and feels weak. How should children’s otitis media and tinnitus be treated?
Answer
When treating this kind of disease, you can let the child take symptomatic antibiotic medication, as well as regionally apply anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended to give a moderate amount of pain relief medication. If accompanied by a high fever, use medication according to the symptoms; in severe cases, seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and rest habits to promote recovery.