Question
My daughter is 9 years old, and she has been complaining of ear pain recently. This morning, I noticed yellow earwax coming out, along with a slight fever. How should I treat yellow earwax in a child with otitis media?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for otitis media in children is antibiotic medication. Symptomatic medication can be used according to the child’s symptoms, and the effect is good. It is recommended to adopt regional drug treatment and use anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has significant ear pain, painkillers can be used to relieve symptoms. If the child has a severe fever, appropriate antipyretics should be used. If the symptoms are severe or there is a perforation in the eardrum, medical attention should be sought immediately. Otitis media is prone to recurrence, so parents should pay attention to doing a good job of daily protection for their children to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.