Question
A 2-year-old girl has been tugging at her ear, saying it itches, with yellowish earwax discharge, poor appetite, and fatigue. How should otitis media accompanied by ear itching in children be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In severe cases, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be added. For children with obvious ear pain, painkillers can be used. Fever symptoms can be treated with fever-reducing medication. In serious cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In case of severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment and surgery should be sought. Maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.