Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 3 years old and has recently been experiencing ear pain, yellow fluid discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should we treat a child’s middle ear infection?
Answer
For children with middle ear infections, it is recommended to use symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, and regional treatment methods such as ear drops can be used in conjunction. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, consider giving a moderate dose of pain reliever to alleviate the pain. Some children may also have fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be taken. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If the patient develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely hospital treatment should be sought, and proper dietary hygiene and adequate rest should be maintained during the treatment period.