Question
Dear team, my daughter is only 3 years old and has been scratching her ear and has yellow earwax discharge this week. She has poor appetite and a sore throat. How should yellow effusion in children’s otitis media be treated?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, antibiotic medications can be used for symptomatic treatment, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be considered. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be given, and fever-reducing medication can be taken if there is a fever. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media often recurs, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, it should be handled promptly. During this period, the child should rest sufficiently and consume more fruits and vegetables.