Question
My daughter is 3 years old and has just started kindergarten. Recently, she has been complaining of ear pain. Upon inspection, I noticed that the earwax is purulent and somewhat yellow, and she also has a poor appetite and a sore throat. How should I treat my child’s hearing loss caused by middle ear infection effectively?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to relieve inflammatory symptoms. While taking medication, some regional treatments can also be performed, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has significant ear pain, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. In cases of fever accompanied by symptoms, medication should be used according to the child’s condition. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery may be required. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease, take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in daily life.