Question
My son is 2 years old, and recently he told me his ear hurts. I found the earwax sticky and yellow, and he has a headache and fever. How should I treat a child with acute otitis media and discharging yellow fluid?
Answer
If a child has acute otitis media, symptomatic antibiotic medication can be used first. Regional treatment can be carried out, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. For ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If there is a high fever, consider using fever-reducing medication. If the condition is severe, seek medical attention promptly. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.