Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching recently. This morning, I heard that there is yellow, thick earwax, and he has a decreased appetite and is very tired. How can I best treat the ear pain associated with pediatric middle ear inflammation?
Answer
To effectively treat middle ear inflammation, you can use medications with anti-inflammatory effects under a doctor’s guidance for symptomatic treatment. Parents can use ear drops for localized treatment for their child, and if there is ear pain, they can also give the child painkillers. If there is a high fever, consider using fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever does not subside, seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication treatment, if the condition is severe enough to cause perforation of the eardrum, hospitalization for surgical treatment may be necessary. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.