Question
My son is 5 years old, and for the past few days, he has been constantly tugging at his ear, saying it itches. In the morning, there was some thick, yellow earwax, and his ear was buzzing. He also had a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s ear infection with yellow discharge?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose according to the symptoms. They can perform a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination. If the child has ear pain, they can also give some painkillers in moderation. If the child has a fever, parents can give their child fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there is a situation of tympanic membrane perforation, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their child well in daily life to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.