Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten. This week, she’s been constantly tugging at her ear, complaining of itching. This morning, yellow earwax came out, and her ear is buzzing. She also has a slight fever. How should one diagnose and treat otitis media with tinnitus in children?
Answer
The recommended treatment is to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Regional ear drops can be used for treatment, as can anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a high fever, antipyretics can be administered as needed, but if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. If there are repeated acute severe cases or if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is necessary. Finally, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, bring their children to a doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in daily life.