Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. Lately, he has been complaining of ear pain, and I’ve noticed yellow earwax discharge. He also has a headache and fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media and tinnitus?
Answer
For treating children’s otitis media, parents can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences ear pain, painkillers can be given. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be administered or immediate medical attention should be sought. In case of severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely hospital treatment and surgical intervention are required. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage moderate exercise in the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence of the disease.