If your child's ears get inflamed, parents should remember these methods

The inside of a child's ear is relatively fragile. If water gets into the ear, it can easily become inflamed. Therefore, it is very important to drain the water in time. If symptoms of inflammation appear, parents must pay attention. Here we will teach you how to deal with it.

1. Open your mouth repeatedly to promote drainage

If water gets into the baby's ears while bathing, you should first place the baby on his side on your thighs, with the ear that has water facing downward. Press the baby's ear base tightly with your palm, then quickly release the pressure several times to "suck" the water out. Or you can gently press the baby's lips with your fingers to induce him to open his mouth, repeat this several times to activate the temporomandibular joint and encourage water to flow out of the external auditory canal.

2. Follow the doctor's advice to drop medicine and control inflammation

What should I do if my baby’s ears get inflamed? For simple otitis externa, first clean the external auditory canal with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and wipe it dry with a sterilized cotton swab. Then apply ofloxacin ear drops to the affected ear 3 times a day, and the inflammation can be controlled after a few days. Pay attention to medication and follow doctor's orders

3. Use antibiotics with caution

What should I do if my baby has an ear infection? In most cases, antibiotics are not needed for treatment. Sometimes your doctor will decide whether general care or medication is needed based on the situation. For children aged two to twelve, antibiotics are usually recommended only if acute otitis media is confirmed or if the child's infection is very severe.

4. If you accidentally get otitis media, you should seek timely treatment

Symptoms: Parents must pay attention to their baby's behavior to see if he has ear pain or pus discharge when he has a cold. If your baby has otitis media, if it is relatively mild, he will usually make noises, shake his head, scratch his ears with his hands, etc. If it is more serious, he will have a high fever and yellow fluid will flow from his ears. When children suffer from otitis media, the main symptoms are ear pain and congestion of the eardrum. In severe cases, children may also develop suppuration or even perforation of the eardrum. Parents should pay attention to their baby's hearing performance on a daily basis. If there are any abnormalities, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid delaying treatment and worsening the condition. Tip: If otitis media is treated promptly, it can usually be cured in 3-4 days. If not treated promptly, it will damage hearing and in severe cases may lead to permanent deafness.

5. How to prevent water from entering your baby’s ears

When washing your baby's hair, use a special baby shampoo cap to prevent water from flowing into the baby's ears and eyes; do not let the baby lie down to drink milk or water; when the baby lies down and cries, wipe his eyes in time and pay attention to whether the tears flow into his ears; when bathing the baby, it is very common for water to enter the baby's external auditory canal. Parents should pay attention to taking a clean cotton swab to clean it. Never use your hands or other instruments such as ear spoons to dig directly to avoid breaking the skin and causing infection. It is best to use two soft cotton balls and place them on the external auricle for about 3-5 minutes, and the water will be absorbed into the cotton balls. Water entering the external auditory canal can at most cause otitis externa or inflammation of the outside of the eardrum, but it will not cause otitis media.