Question
My daughter is 8 years old. In recent days, she told me her ear was a bit painful. This morning, I found the earwax was purulent and yellowish. At the same time, her appetite is not good, and her throat feels uncomfortable. How should children’s middle ear infection and tinnitus be treated for the best effect?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory medication can be used, and regional anti-inflammatory ear drops can be administered. For children with obvious earache symptoms, painkillers can be used. If there are fever symptoms, antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute episodes with severe symptoms or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be considered. Parents also need to provide good protective measures for their children to prevent a recurrence of middle ear infection.