Question
Dear Sir, my son, just turned 8 years old, has been scratching his ear and saying it itches. This morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has a slight fever. How should I treat his ear infection with yellow fluid in the ear for effective results?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Parents can also administer regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child, and can also give painkillers according to the child’s condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child also has a high fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. These are some commonly used treatment methods. But if the child shows symptoms of eardrum perforation, timely hospital treatment and surgery are required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.