Question
A 4-year-old boy has been complaining of ear pain, excessive yellow earwax in the morning, and hearing tinnitus. He also has a slight fever. What is the best way to treat the tinnitus associated with middle ear infection?
Answer
For treating middle ear infection in children, parents can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Consider using anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment. If the child’s primary symptom is ear pain, appropriate pain relievers can be considered to alleviate the symptoms. If fever is present, parents can use fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. In cases where the child has a perforated eardrum, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is particularly important to maintain warmth and avoid catching a cold to worsen the condition.