Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten, and recently, she has been telling me that her ear hurts. Additionally, there’s a lot of yellow earwax, and she also has a low-grade fever. How should children’s middle ear infection and tinnitus be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of middle ear infections and can be chosen appropriately. Additionally, regional treatments can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child also has a high fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum occur, immediate hospital treatment and surgery may be necessary. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help facilitate an early recovery.