Question
Dear team, my son, just over 1 year old, has been complaining of ear pain recently. This morning, there was some thick, yellow earwax. He has also shown a decrease in appetite and fatigue. How should we treat the yellow effusion in his ear caused by otitis media?
Answer
For otitis media in children, anti-inflammatory medication can be used, along with local treatment such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child’s ear pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If there are fever symptoms, antipyretics can be taken. If the situation is severe, medical attention should be sought promptly. If symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation occur, immediate medical attention and surgical treatment are required. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.