Question
Dear Parent, my son is just 5 years old. Lately, his ears have been hurting, and the earwax has become thick and yellow. He also has a headache and fever. How should we treat hearing loss caused by a child’s middle ear infection?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. You can also perform a bacterial culture of ear secretions based on the test results and use anti-inflammatory ear drops. In cases of ear pain, you can also give the child some painkillers. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In case of high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of middle ear infections. Moreover, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is necessary. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible. Also, be sure to do a good job of prevention and health care in daily life.