Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten, and this week, she’s been constantly tugging at her ear, saying it itches. Additionally, there’s a lot of yellow earwax, and she also has a poor appetite and discomfort in her throat. How should one effectively treat a child’s ear infection with yellow fluid in the ear?
Answer
Treatment should involve administering symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can also be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child has a particularly high fever, some antipyretics should be used appropriately. In severe cases, immediate medical attention is required. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of perforated eardrum, timely hospital treatment and surgery are necessary. During treatment, it is also important to pay attention to giving the child a light diet and strengthening nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.