Question
A 3-year-old girl has been experiencing symptoms such as tugging at her ears, itching, yellowish discharge from her ears, decreased appetite, and fatigue after attending kindergarten. How should one treat a child’s middle ear infection and earache?
Answer
You may consider using antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for treatment, along with local therapies such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Depending on the child’s condition, some painkillers can be administered to alleviate severe ear pain. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be taken; if the symptoms do not subside, medical attention should be sought. During the treatment period, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. At the same time, keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.