Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is currently 3 years old. In recent days, she has been complaining that her ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and yellow, and she also had a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give their child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for treating pediatric otitis media. They can also use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops for ear pain. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take their child to the hospital immediately. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, timely surgical treatment should be sought. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.