Question
My daughter is 1 year old. This week, she said her ear hurts. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and her ear felt buzzing. She also has a slight fever. How should a child with otitis media be treated if there is yellow fluid in the ear?
Answer
The treatment should be based on the child’s symptoms, providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Regional drug treatment can be considered, and you can choose to use anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with pronounced ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be administered. If the child has a particularly severe fever, some antipyretic medication should be used in moderation. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In cases of repeated acute severity or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be conducted. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and bring their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to pay attention to related preventive and health care measures during daily life.