Question
My 3-year-old daughter has just started kindergarten. This week, her ears have been a bit painful, with a lot of yellow earwax, poor appetite, and an uncomfortable throat. How should we treat her yellow earwax and otitis media?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for symptomatic treatment, along with regional treatments such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with obvious ear pain symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a high fever, a reasonable amount of antipyretics can be used, but if the fever persists, medical attention must be sought promptly. If the child has a perforated eardrum, it is recommended to seek medical attention and undergo surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is also important to provide the child with light meals and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in a quicker recovery.