Question
My daughter is 1 year old. Lately, her ears have been a bit painful, and there’s a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever. How should I treat her ear infection with earwax and pus?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for treating pediatric otitis media in clinical settings. Parents can choose according to the symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used in conjunction. When the child’s ear pain is severe, it is also appropriate to use pain-relieving medications. If the child is accompanied by a fever, parents can give the child medications that have antipyretic effects. In severe cases, medical treatment should be sought as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also necessary to ensure the child gets enough rest and avoids fatigue.