Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten. In the past few days, she has told me her ear hurts and I’ve noticed that there is yellow earwax coming out. Additionally, her appetite is poor, and her throat feels uncomfortable. How should I treat her ear infection with yellow discharge effectively?
Answer
When treating this kind of disease, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Parents can administer topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for regional treatment. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If there is a fever accompanying the condition, use medication based on the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if there is already a perforated eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be sought. Parents should also pay attention to taking protective measures for their children to prevent recurring otitis media.