Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is 7 years old. Over the past few days, she has been complaining about ear pain, and sometimes in the morning, there is also yellow fluid draining from her ear. Additionally, she has a buzzing sound in her ear and a slight fever. How should we treat a child’s ear infection that causes itching effectively?
Answer
When treating a child’s otitis media, parents can first give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. They can also perform a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child’s primary symptom is ear pain, it is recommended to administer a moderate amount of pain relief medication. If there is a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to common treatment methods, if an eardrum perforation is found, timely surgical treatment is required. At the same time, attention should also be paid to reasonable dietary and rest arrangements to assist in the recovery from the disease.