Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten, and this week, she said her ears hurt. In the morning, there was some thick, yellow earwax, and she also seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should one treat an itchy ear in a child with otitis media?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to relieve inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child has ear pain, painkillers can also be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If your child develops a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to seek immediate medical treatment at the hospital. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children to prevent otitis media from recurring.