Question
Dear parents, my son is just 8 years old. This week, he mentioned that his ear hurts, and I noticed that his earwax is yellow and purulent in appearance. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow earwax?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. For more severe cases, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops may be combined. If the child experiences severe ear pain, painkillers may be recommended. Additionally, if there is a fever, antipyretic medication can be taken. In case of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. Besides medication, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery may be required. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.