Question
My son is 1 year old. Over the past few days, he has been experiencing ear pain and has yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should we treat yellow effusion in the child’s otitis media?
Answer
The treatment of otitis media commonly involves antibiotics and anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms of ear pain and yellow effusion are severe, painkillers can be considered, and fever can be treated with antipyretics. In serious cases, medical attention should be sought promptly, and surgery may be considered if there is a perforation of the eardrum. Good hygiene and adequate rest are important during the treatment period.