Question
My daughter is 6 years old and has been scratching her ear recently, saying it itches. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should an itchy ear in children with middle ear infection be treated?
Answer
Treatment should involve providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child’s main symptom is ear itching, appropriate painkillers can be given to relieve discomfort. If there is a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used as necessary. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In cases where there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. During the treatment period, it is important to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to help with an early recovery.