Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. Recently, she has been experiencing ear pain, and I noticed yellow discharge in her earwax. She also has a lack of appetite and a sore throat. How should I treat her condition of otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
It is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child for treatment. For more severe cases, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be considered. When the child experiences severe ear pain, painkillers can be administered based on the symptoms. If fever is present, the child can be given fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, such as a perforated eardrum, immediate medical attention and surgical treatment should be sought. Additionally, parents should take precautions to protect their child from recurrent otitis media.