Question
My daughter is 6 years old, and she’s been saying her ear hurts recently. Upon examination, it was found that the earwax is yellowish and pus-like, and she also has a headache and fever. How should I treat yellow earwax in children with middle ear inflammation?
Answer
If a child shows symptoms of middle ear inflammation, it is recommended to first follow the doctor’s instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. If the condition is severe, regional treatments such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops can be combined. For children with significant ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be given. If the child also has a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used as necessary. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If patients experience serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, they should go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to their child’s ear hygiene to prevent a recurrence of middle ear inflammation.