Question
My daughter is 8 years old. This week, she said her ear hurts, and in the morning, there has been an occasional discharge of yellow fluid. She also has headaches and a fever. How should we diagnose and treat her otitis media with yellow earwax?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately used. Regional treatment can include anti-inflammatory ear drops, and painkillers can be administered for children with obvious earache symptoms. If the child has a fever, antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If an eardrum perforation occurs, immediate medical attention is recommended. Parents should take this disease seriously and bring their child for treatment as soon as possible. They should also pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in daily life.