Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 4 years old. Lately, his ear has been a bit painful, and I’ve noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. Moreover, his appetite is poor, and his throat feels uncomfortable. How should I treat my child’s otitis media if there is yellow fluid in the ear?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are currently the methods and drugs used for clinically treating pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments, and regional treatments can also be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. In cases of ear pain, painkillers can also be given to the child. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum occur, timely hospital surgery is required. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.