Question

My child is a 3-year-old boy. Lately, his ear has been a bit painful, and I’ve noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. There’s also a buzzing sound in his ear, and he has a slight fever. How should I treat his middle ear inflammation effectively when he can’t hear clearly?

Answer

Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of middle ear inflammation and can be chosen as appropriate. You can also combine it with some regional treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for children with obvious ear pain symptoms. If the child has a high fever, you should consider using fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child has a perforated eardrum, timely hospital treatment and surgery are required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children to prevent the recurrence of middle ear inflammation.