Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. He’s been tugging at his ear and complaining of itching for the past few days. I noticed that there’s a lot of earwax and it’s yellowish. He has a loss of appetite and a sore throat as well. What should be done to diagnose and treat the condition of yellow fluid in the ear due to a child’s otitis media?
Answer
It is usually recommended to follow the doctor’s orders and administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child, along with local treatments, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be given. In case of fever, antipyretic medication can be administered or immediate medical attention sought. In case of severe symptoms, such as perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is important to provide light meals, increase nutritional supplements, and promote a quick recovery.