Question
My son is 3 years old. This week, he told me his ear hurts a bit, and in the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, his appetite is poor, and his throat is uncomfortable. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of otitis media and can be chosen appropriately. Regional drug treatment can be considered, such as choosing anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgery are required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help the child recover as soon as possible.