Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently felt ear pain, occasionally with yellow fluid discharge, along with a buzzing sound in his ear and a low-grade fever. How should tinnitus caused by pediatric otitis media be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to alleviate inflammation symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child has a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used as needed. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.