Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. These days, he has been telling me that his ear hurts a bit, and there is also some yellow earwax coming out. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child with a middle ear infection who has difficulty hearing and speaking?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of middle ear infections and can be chosen as appropriate. Regional drug treatment can be considered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child also has fever symptoms, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to help with an early recovery.