Question
My son is 9 years old and has been scratching his ear and saying it’s itchy for the past week. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should I treat my child’s itchy ear due to otitis media?
Answer
To effectively treat otitis media, it is advisable to select symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance; you can also perform bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. For children with pronounced ear pain symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give your child oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention; if severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum occur, timely hospitalization for surgical treatment is required; after the condition improves, it is recommended to let your child engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.