Question
The little girl is only 3 years old and has been saying her ear hurts and feels itchy lately. She has yellow, purulent earwax, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should we treat the situation of yellow earwax in children with middle ear infection?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used to treat middle ear infections and can be chosen according to the situation. In severe cases, regional treatments such as ear drops for inflammation can be used in conjunction. For severe ear pain, a small amount of painkillers may be used. The child may also have a fever, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If this is not effective, medical attention is needed. Middle ear infections are prone to recurrence, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment is required. After recovery, it is recommended that the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.