Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. This week, he has been experiencing ear pain, yellowish pus-like earwax, tinnitus, and low-grade fever. How should I diagnose and treat the yellow fluid discharge from his otitis media?
Answer
The most common method for treating otitis media is the use of antibiotics, and regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be considered. Painkillers can be administered for severe ear pain, and fever-reducing medications or immediate medical attention can be used if there is a fever. Otitis media often recurs, so timely treatment is necessary if there is a perforation of the eardrum. Parents should take precautions to prevent the recurrence of otitis media in their child.