Question
My daughter is 8 years old. Lately, she’s been complaining of itchy and painful ears, along with occasional yellow fluid discharge. Moreover, she seems to have little appetite and is rather weak. How should a child’s ear infection with earwax and purulent discharge be treated?
Answer
If a child has an ear infection, it’s first advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medications. Regional drug treatment can be attempted, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers may be appropriately administered. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be given, or the child should be taken to the hospital immediately. Ear infections often recur, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely medical treatment is necessary. Lastly, parents should take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.