Question
Dear Parent, my son is just 6 years old, and recently, he has been complaining of ear pain. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax. He also has a low-grade fever. How should we treat a child’s otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. Regional drug treatment can be considered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, painkillers can be considered. Moreover, if there is a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In case of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child has a perforated eardrum, immediate hospital treatment and surgery are necessary. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to help with an early recovery.