Question
My son is 6 years old. In recent days, he has been scratching his ears, saying they are itchy, and I’ve noticed a lot of yellow earwax. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with earache?
Answer
Generally, the following methods are used to treat otitis media in children:
- Administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child, as this method is relatively effective.
- At the same time, some local treatments can be carried out, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops.
- If the child has ear pain, some painkillers can be given in moderation.
- If the child has a high fever, appropriate medication should be used based on the child’s symptoms.
- If the condition is severe, please go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. In addition to the above common treatment methods, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgery are required. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.