Question
My daughter is 5 years old and has been scratching her ear, saying it itches, and I found that the earwax is purulent and a bit yellow. She has a buzzing sound in her ear and a slight fever. How should ear itch in children with middle ear infection be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric middle ear infections. Parents can choose regional medication for treatment according to symptoms, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences ear pain, a small amount of pain reliever can be administered. If there is a fever, consider taking fever-reducing medication, but if the fever persists, medical attention must be sought promptly. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or if there is already a perforation in the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During treatment, attention should be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring adequate rest time.