Question
Dear team, my son, just turned 8 years old, has been complaining of ear pain this week. In the morning, he occasionally has yellow fluid draining from his ear. He also has headaches and a fever. How should a child with an ear infection and yellow fluid in the ear be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating ear infections and can be chosen according to the severity of the child’s condition. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent earache symptoms, analgesic medications can be administered. Children with fever can take antipyretic drugs. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help facilitate an early recovery.