Question
Dear Parent, my 4-year-old son has been complaining of itchy and painful ears this week. This morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should we treat his ear infection with yellow fluid in the ear for effective results?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a pediatric ear infection, it is effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Regional drug treatment can be chosen, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, it is recommended to administer some painkillers according to the situation. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child some antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are currently commonly used in treating ear infections. In addition, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During this period, make sure the child gets enough rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.