Question
My 3-year-old daughter has just started kindergarten. This week, her ears have been a bit painful, and occasionally, yellow fluid has been draining out. She has no appetite and a sore throat. How should we treat her otitis media with yellow earwax?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose suitable antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the inflammatory symptoms. At the same time, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be administered. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, antipyretic medication can be used as appropriate. If the situation is severe, medical attention should be sought promptly. The above are common treatment methods. If the child shows symptoms of perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention and surgery should be sought. Parents should take precautions to prevent otitis media from recurring.