Question
Dear Baby, she is only 4 years old and has been tugging at her ear, saying it itches. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax. Also, she seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should a child’s earache from otitis media be treated?
Answer
The treatment method requires providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, such as using regional medication treatments like anti-inflammatory ear drops. For ear pain, consider giving the child some painkillers. Some children may have a fever along with the condition, in which case you can give them oral fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, please seek medical attention immediately. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely hospital surgery should be sought. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, eat light meals primarily, and get enough rest to avoid fatigue.