Question
My son is 1 year old. Recently, he complained of ear pain, and this morning, I found that the earwax was deep yellow and there was a large amount of discharge. He also had a headache and fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
The treatment for a child’s otitis media can involve symptomatic medication based on the symptoms. Parents can apply anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment, and can also administer painkillers as needed, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, fever-reducing medicine can be taken, and if there is a high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods. If symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation occur, timely medical attention and surgical treatment should be sought, and during this period, it is important to keep warm to avoid exacerbating the symptoms.