Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. She has been saying her ear hurts recently, with a lot of yellow earwax, headaches, and fever. How should one treat a child’s otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
It is recommended to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Parents can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, some painkillers can be used to relieve symptoms. If fever is present, medication with fever-reducing effects can be administered. In case of severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention should be sought. During this period, the child should rest sufficiently and consume more fruits and vegetables.