What should I do if my child's ear is swollen significantly after being bitten by a mosquito?

Apr 17, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My child is 3 years old. His ear was bitten by a mosquito and is now significantly swollen. What should I do if a child's ear becomes very swollen after being bitten by a mosquito?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin

If a child's ear is bitten by a mosquito and becomes significantly swollen, apply lincomycin and lidocaine gel first, followed by applying water boiled with Angelica dahurica. If the infection is severe, systemic medication is needed to relieve symptoms. First, erythromycin ointment can be applied to the skin surface, or oral cephalosporin antibiotics can be used.