Question
My son is a 7-year-old boy. This week, he has been constantly tugging at his ear, saying it’s itchy, and occasionally, there has been yellow fluid coming out. Additionally, he seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should we diagnose and treat earache in children with otitis media?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms of ear pain and yellow fluid are severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If your child has a perforated eardrum, it is important to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to pay attention to related prevention and health care work in daily life.