Question
My daughter is 2 years old. Lately, her ear has been a bit painful, and in the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, her appetite is poor, and her throat is uncomfortable. How should a child’s otitis media and tinnitus be treated?
Answer
To treat a child’s otitis media, parents can give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and can also use regional medication, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. For repeated acute severe cases or if there has been a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be conducted. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, with liquid foods being the mainstay.