Question
My son is 2 years old. Lately, he has been constantly tugging at his ear, saying it itches. In the morning, there’s a lot of yellow earwax, and he also seems to have little appetite and is rather weak. How should we treat yellow fluid in the ear caused by otitis media in children?
Answer
Treatment should involve providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Consider doing a bacterial culture of ear secretions and using anti-inflammatory ear drops according to the test results. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, fever-reducing medication can be given or immediate medical attention should be sought. In case of severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be sought. It is advisable to eat a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.