Question
My son is 8 years old. These days, he has been constantly tugging at his ear, saying it itches. This morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has a headache and fever. How should I treat his otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. You can also perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. You can also administer painkillers according to the child’s condition, especially when the pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child also has a high fever, you can consider giving some fever-reducing medicine. However, if the fever persists, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent attacks. If there is a perforation in the eardrum, it needs to be treated immediately. During treatment, also pay attention to arranging a light diet for the child and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.