Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been complaining of ear pain for the past few days. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and he also has headaches and a fever. How should ear pain in children with middle ear infection be treated?
Answer
Generally, if it’s a case of pediatric middle ear infection, it’s effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Localized medication treatment can be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops to treat the condition. If the child’s ear pain is severe and there is a lot of purulent discharge, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the child’s condition. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. Middle ear infections are characterized by recurrent episodes. If there is a situation of perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.