Question
My daughter is 5 years old. This week, she said her ears were itchy and painful, and occasionally, yellow fluid would come out in the morning, accompanied by a low fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve symptomatic medication based on the child’s symptoms, and in severe cases, can be supplemented with regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For instance, if the child has severe pain and a lot of yellow fluid, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medicine or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to medication, if the child’s condition is severe enough to cause a perforation of the eardrum, surgical treatment may be necessary. It is advised that parents pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor early, while also paying attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.