What’s causing my child’s ear pain after they have a cold and fever?
Answer
It is advisable to actively check and determine the situation. Consider whether inflammation or other reasons may be the cause. Hello, it is suspected to be otitis media, and it is recommended to see a doctor promptly. Bed rest and symptomatic treatment should be considered. You can choose to use sulfonamides and antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment. Before the tympanic membrane perforates, you can use 2% to 5% phenol glycerin ear drops, three times a day, three to four drops per time; if the ear pain is severe, the tympanic membrane is bulging externally or the perforation is too small, and the drainage of pus is not smooth, you can consider surgery for tympanic membrane incision. If there is a tympanic membrane perforation, you can first wash your ears with 3% boric acid solution or 3% hydrogen peroxide, then choose a type of ear drop, such as 2% phenol glycerin, 2.5% chlorhexidine glycerin, 1% to 2% gentamicin or 1% coptis liquid, etc. At the same time, use 1% ephedrine nose drops to promote the inflammation and patency of the eustachian tube for better drainage of the middle ear.
