Question
My daughter is 6 years old, and recently she has been tugging at her ear and saying her ear itches. This morning, I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. She has a decreased appetite and a sore throat. How should I treat a child’s otitis media effectively when there is yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
Consider using antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for localized treatment. Choose anti-inflammatory ear drops, and consider painkillers for children with severe ear pain. Use fever-reducing medication if there are fever symptoms, and seek medical attention if the condition is severe. Otitis media has a tendency to recur, so timely treatment is necessary if there is a perforation of the eardrum. During the treatment period, it is advisable to consume light, fluid-based foods primarily.