Question
How should children with otitis media and itchy ears be treated? A 5-year-old girl has been experiencing persistent ear itching, with yellow earwax discharge, buzzing in her ear, and a low-grade fever. What are the treatment methods?
Answer
For children with otitis media, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for treatment, along with local treatments such as ear drops for inflammation. For children with significant ear pain, painkillers can be administered. If there is a high fever, a moderate amount of fever-reducing medication can be used. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. For repeated acute attacks or if there is already a perforated eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be considered, along with reasonable diet and rest to aid recovery.