Question
Dear parent, my son is 7 years old and has been scratching his ear and saying it itches for several days now. This morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by headache and fever. How should one treat earache and swelling in children with middle ear infection?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their child under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. A bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the child experiences ear pain, a suitable amount of pain medication can be administered. If fever is present, fever-reducing medication can be given or the child should be taken to the hospital immediately. In case of eardrum perforation, timely surgical treatment is required. During treatment, attention should be paid to maintaining good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest.