Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten. This week, she told me her ear was a bit painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and she also had a headache and fever. How should I treat her otitis media if there is yellow fluid in her ear?
Answer
To effectively treat otitis media, it’s best to choose symptomatic medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with pronounced earache symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be administered. If the child has a high fever, antipyretics should be used appropriately. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a risk of perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.