Question
My daughter, who is currently 6 years old, has been tugging at her ears and complaining of itching this week. This morning, I found the earwax to be purulent and slightly yellow, and there’s a buzzing sound in her ear, along with a slight fever. What is the best treatment for earache in children with middle ear infection?
Answer
The most common treatment for middle ear infection is antibiotic medication, which can be appropriately selected. Regional drug treatment can involve using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered; if accompanied by high fever, a fever-reducing medicine can be used in moderation, but if the fever persists and increases, immediate medical attention is required. In case of perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical treatment and surgery are necessary. In daily life, it is important to provide protective measures for the child to prevent a recurrence of middle ear infection.