Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten, and this week, she told me her ear hurts a bit. This morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and her ear keeps buzzing. She also has a slight fever. How should I diagnose and treat my child’s middle ear infection and tinnitus?
Answer
It is appropriate to use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can give some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child has a high fever, then antipyretic medication should be used as necessary. If the condition is severe, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are some commonly used treatment methods, but if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, immediate hospital treatment and surgery may be required. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, and consume mainly liquid foods.