Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten, and these days, she says her ears are itchy and painful. This morning, there was yellow earwax discharged, and she also has a loss of appetite and a sore throat. How should yellow discharge from otitis media in children be treated effectively?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is otitis media in children, it is effective to administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Additionally, regional treatments can be carried out, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. Depending on the child’s condition, painkillers can also be administered, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child is accompanied by a fever, parents can give the child medication with fever-reducing properties. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The aforementioned methods are currently common treatments for otitis media. Moreover, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.