Question
My son is 6 years old, and in the past few days, he has been complaining about ear pain. This morning, I found that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow, and there is also a buzzing sound in his ear, along with a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Regional drug treatment can be chosen, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with obvious earache symptoms, analgesic medication can be used. If the child has fever symptoms, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient has severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospitalization for surgery is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help him recover as soon as possible.