Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. Recently, she has been scratching her ears and saying they itch. In the morning, yellow earwax was noticed coming out, and she also seems to have little appetite and low energy. Could you please advise on how to treat her possible middle ear infection and tinnitus?Doctor's answer:
To treat pediatric otitis media, parents can first give their child some anti-inflammatory medications. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's ear pain is severe, it is recommended to give pain relievers based on the situation. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used according to the child's symptoms. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical treatment from a hospital as soon as possible. The above methods are currently the most commonly used for treating otitis media. Additionally, if there is a case of a ruptured eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Finally, parents should take this disease seriously, take their child to the hospital for early medical treatment, and also pay attention to doing well in related prevention and health care work.