Question
A 3-year-old girl, just started kindergarten, has been constantly scratching her ears, saying they are itchy. Additionally, there is yellow earwax discharge, and she seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should a child with middle ear infection and yellow earwax be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric middle ear infections, antibiotics are mainly used. Symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which are effective. While taking medication, some regional treatments can also be administered, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child experiences severe ear pain, painkillers can be used appropriately. If the child has a particularly severe fever, some antipyretics should be used in moderation. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Finally, parents are advised to pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.