Question
A 4-year-old girl, this week, the child said her ears were itchy and painful. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and yellowish, and her appetite and throat were also uncomfortable. How should children with middle ear inflammation who can’t hear clearly be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric middle ear inflammation, antibiotics are mainly used. Symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which are effective. Additionally, some regional treatment methods can be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for children with prominent earache symptoms. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are commonly used in the treatment of middle ear inflammation. Moreover, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During this period, ensure that the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.