Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. This week, his ear has been a bit painful, and there’s a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, he seems to have little appetite and is rather weak. What should I do if my child’s otitis media causes yellow discharge, and how can I treat it effectively?
Answer
To treat a child’s otitis media, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Regional drug treatment can be chosen, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child’s ear pain is severe, it is also appropriate to use a small amount of pain relief medication. If the child also has a high fever, some fever-reducing medicine can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If your child has a perforated eardrum, you need to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help him recover as soon as possible.