Question
My daughter is 2 years old. Lately, she has been complaining of itchy and painful ears. Additionally, she occasionally has a yellowish fluid coming out, and she seems to have little appetite and is rather weak. What should be the treatment for itchy ears in children with otitis media?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medication and also complement it with some regional treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for medical treatment. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, you can consider giving some painkillers. If the child has a particularly severe fever, then some antipyretic medication should be used appropriately. If the condition is severe, then immediate medical attention is needed. If your child has a problem with perforated eardrum, you need to go to the hospital for surgery promptly. During this period, make sure the child gets enough rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.