Question
A boy, already 4 years old, has been experiencing some pain in his ear this week. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and his appetite is poor, as well as discomfort in his throat. How should a child with middle ear infection and tinnitus be treated?
Answer
If a child has a middle ear infection, antibiotic treatment can be used first, along with regional treatment using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For ear pain, painkillers can be given to the child. Some children may have a fever along with this, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, medical attention is necessary. If there are multiple acute severe cases or if there is already a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms due to colds.