Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. This week, he said his ears were itchy and painful. In the morning, I found that the earwax was purulent and a bit yellow. He also has a headache and fever. How should I treat the itchy ears in children with otitis media?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Parents can also use local anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment, and can give painkillers according to the child’s condition. Especially when the ear pain is severe, it can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a high fever, consider using fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging reasonable diet and living habits for your child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.