Question
Dear Sir, my son is just 8 years old. These days, he has been saying that his ear hurts. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharged, and he also seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should children with otitis media and tinnitus be treated?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give their child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to treat pediatric otitis media. They can also perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretion to use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Some children may also have a fever, in which case they can take oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, with a focus on liquid food.