Question
My daughter is 2 years old. Lately, she has told me that her ear hurts a bit, and the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. Additionally, she seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should I treat ear pain in children with middle ear infection?
Answer
If your child has a middle ear infection, the following treatment methods can be adopted:
- Symptomatic Anti-inflammatory Medication: Use anti-inflammatory drugs for your child to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms caused by the middle ear infection.
- Regional Treatment: Use anti-inflammatory ear drops to directly apply into the child’s ear for anti-inflammatory effects.
- Pain Relief: If the child’s ear pain is severe and accompanied by purulent discharge, painkillers can be chosen to relieve the pain.
- Fever Reduction: If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be used cautiously.
- Seek Immediate Medical Attention: If symptoms are severe or persist, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for further diagnosis and treatment.
- Rest: The child needs to rest adequately during treatment and maintain good living habits.
- Dietary Adjustment: It is recommended that the child eat more vegetables and fruits, maintain a balanced diet, and enhance immunity. Please note that middle ear infections have a tendency to recur. If there are situations such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical treatment is required. The above answer is for reference only, and the specific treatment plan still needs to be determined based on the child’s specific condition.