Question
A boy, 8 years old, is in elementary school. Lately, he has been complaining that his ears hurt a bit, and there’s a lot of yellow earwax. He also has a low-grade fever. How should children with otitis media with yellow discharge be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor to relieve inflammation symptoms in the child. At the same time, regional treatments such as ear drops can be considered. If ear pain is the main symptom, painkillers can be administered. If there are symptoms of fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly as otitis media often recurs. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment is necessary. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.