Question
Dear readers, my son is just over 1 year old. These days, he has been complaining of ear pain, and there is a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, he seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should we treat his otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear effectively?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, it is advisable to use anti-inflammatory medication as a treatment. Regional drug therapy can be employed, using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered. If the child also has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In serious cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if there has been a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.