Question
My daughter is 1 year old. This week, her ears have been a bit painful, and she has yellow earwax coming out. She also has a headache and a fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media when it discharges yellow fluid?
Answer
When treating this kind of illness, you can give your child symptomatic antibiotic medication. Parents can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the child’s ear pain is severe, painkillers can be used in appropriate amounts. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication, and in severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if there is already a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be considered. In daily life, pay attention to a light diet, and during treatment, consume mainly liquid foods.