Question
A 3-year-old girl, just started kindergarten, has been scratching her ears and saying it’s itchy. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharged, and she seemed to have little appetite and was weak. How should otitis media with yellow earwax in children be treated?
Answer
In treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications. Parents can administer regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers may be appropriately given. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.