Question
The little girl is only 3 years old, and this week, her ears have been a bit painful. She has a lot of yellow earwax, and she also has headaches and a fever. How should one treat a child’s otitis media and itchy ears?
Answer
It is recommended to choose the appropriate antibiotic or anti-inflammatory medication under a doctor’s guidance to relieve the inflammatory symptoms. Regional drug treatment can be considered, selecting ear drops of the anti-inflammatory type. Painkillers can also be given to the child if there is ear pain, and if accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrence, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment is required. Parents need to pay attention to taking preventive measures to avoid a recurrence of otitis media.