Question
Dear Parent, my son, who just turned 6, has had some pain in his ear this week. Additionally, he occasionally has yellowish fluid coming out. His appetite is also poor, and his throat feels uncomfortable. How should we diagnose and treat a child’s middle ear inflammation and tinnitus?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment for pediatric middle ear inflammation. Parents can choose according to the symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can also be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops, and painkillers can be administered if there is ear pain. If the child has a fever, parents can give him medication with fever-reducing effects. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child has a problem with perforated eardrum, timely hospital treatment and surgery are required. During treatment, it is also important to pay attention to giving the child a light diet, enhancing nutritional supplements, and helping him recover as soon as possible.