Question
My daughter is 7 years old. In recent days, she has been complaining of ear pain, and the earwax is a bit thick and yellow. Additionally, she seems to have little appetite and is feeling weak. How should a child with an ear infection be treated effectively when there is yellow fluid in the ear?
Answer
If a child has an ear infection, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used. Parents can give the child regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent earache symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give some fever-reducing drugs or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are currently among the more common treatments for ear infections. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to do a good job of prevention and health care work in everyday life.