Question
My daughter is only 1 year old, and she recently told me her ear hurts. The earwax is yellow and purulent, and she also has a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
Based on the child’s symptoms, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication should be administered, and an ear secretion bacterial culture test can be performed to use anti-inflammatory ear drops according to the results. If the child’s ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, some pain-relieving medications can be used to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms are severe, medical attention should be sought promptly. Otitis media is prone to recurrence, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment should be sought. During the treatment period, it is important to pay attention to a light diet, mainly consisting of liquid foods.