Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, the child has been scratching his ears and saying they are itchy. Additionally, yellow earwax has been leaking out, accompanied by headaches and fever. Question: How should middle ear infection and ear pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
It is appropriate to use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. While taking medication, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be applied. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child exhibits symptoms of a ruptured eardrum, timely medical treatment is required for surgery. Maintain a light diet during daily life, and focus on a liquid diet during treatment.