Question
Dear readers, my daughter is only 2 years old. Lately, she has been telling me that her ear hurts a bit, and this morning, there was yellow earwax discharged. Additionally, she seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. What should be the treatment for a child with otitis media and yellow earwax?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, anti-inflammatory medication can be used according to symptoms. In severe cases, regional treatment can be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child has ear pain, analgesics can be administered. Some children may have a fever, and oral antipyretics can be taken. If the symptoms cannot be alleviated, it is necessary to seek medical attention. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrence, so if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, it should be treated promptly, and during this period, the child should get plenty of rest and eat more fruits and vegetables.