Question
My daughter is 5 years old. Lately, she has been telling me that her ear hurts, and there is also yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, she has headaches and a fever. How should I treat my child’s ear infection with yellow discharge?
Answer
When treating this type of illness, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms of ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a particularly severe fever, then some antipyretics should be used in moderation. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure enough rest time.