Question
My son is 3 years old. This week, he told me his ear hurt a bit, and in the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also had a headache and fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media if there is yellow discharge in his ear?
Answer
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can opt for regional drug treatment, choosing anti-inflammatory ear drops, such as 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 fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child has a perforated eardrum, it is suggested to go to the hospital for surgery as soon as possible. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease, bring the child to a doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in daily life.