Question
A 3-year-old girl, just started kindergarten, has been complaining of itchy and painful ears lately. In the morning, there’s a lot of yellow earwax, and the ears buzz. She also has a slight fever. How should otitis media with itchy ears in children be treated?
Answer
Treatment should involve symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. Painkillers can also be given depending on the child’s condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If the child has a particularly high fever accompanied by symptoms, some antipyretic medication should be used appropriately. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the patient experiences severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospital surgery is required. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.