Question
My 3-year-old daughter, who just started kindergarten, has been constantly tugging at her ear and saying it itches. This morning, she had yellow earwax discharge, and she has lost her appetite and is feeling weak. How should we treat the earache and ringing caused by otitis media in children?
Answer
For pediatric otitis media, parents can consider giving their child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and regional treatment with ear drops. If the child experiences severe ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the symptoms, and in severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. Additionally, if an eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is necessary. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical attention for their child early on, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.