Question
My son is 5 years old. Lately, he has been saying that his ear itches and hurts. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and there’s a buzzing sound in his ear. He also has a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media if his ear hurts?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic medication. While taking medication, you can also perform some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. You can also give the child some painkillers according to his condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a high fever, you should consider using fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe cases or if there is already a tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment should be performed. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.