Question
A 3-year-old boy has recently been suffering from ear pain, with a significant amount of yellow earwax and a slight fever. How should one treat yellow ear discharge in children?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric otitis media, administering antibiotics to the child can be effective. Regional medication, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops, may also be an option. When the child’s ear pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be used. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In case of an eardrum perforation, it is advisable to seek medical attention and surgery as soon as possible. Lastly, parents should take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment for their child early on, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.