Question
Dear reader, my daughter is currently 2 years old. In recent days, she has been complaining of ear pain. This morning, I noticed that the earwax is purulent and somewhat yellow, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should a child with otitis media and yellow discharge from the ear be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are currently the most commonly used for treating otitis media and can be chosen according to the situation. Regional treatment methods can also be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for medical treatment. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately give some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.