Question
My son is 1 year old, and in recent days, he has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, he seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should one diagnose and treat ear itching in children with otitis media?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are primarily used. Symptomatic medication can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which is effective. Additionally, regional treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for children with obvious earache symptoms. For children with fever symptoms, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or if there is already a tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help promote early recovery.