Question
My daughter is 6 years old and has been scratching her ear for a week, saying it’s itchy. I found a lot of yellow earwax and she has headaches and a fever. Question: How should a child with yellow earwax due to otitis media be treated most effectively?
Answer
For treatment, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child, and at the same time, use anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment. If ear pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be given; if fever is present, fever-reducing medication should be administered or immediate medical attention sought. These are common treatment methods. If symptoms of perforated eardrum occur, timely medical attention and surgical treatment are required. It is advisable to eat lightly and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.