Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is only 5 years old. These past few days, she has been complaining of ear pain, and I’ve noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. Additionally, her appetite is poor, and her throat feels uncomfortable. How should one treat ear itching in children with middle ear infection?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment for pediatric middle ear infection. Parents can choose symptomatic medication. While taking medication, one can also perform some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, consider giving painkillers. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If your child has a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Also, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.