Question
My son is 9 years old. These days, he says his ear itches and hurts, and there is also yellow earwax coming out. Additionally, he has a buzzing sound in his ear and a slight fever. How should one treat a child’s otitis media with earache?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric otitis media, it’s effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, it is recommended to give some painkillers based on the situation. If there is a high fever accompanying the symptoms, medication should be used according to the child’s condition. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely hospital surgery is required. During treatment, attention should also be paid to arranging a light diet for the child and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.