Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, this week, the child told me that his ear hurt a bit. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he seemed to have little appetite and was rather listless. How should we treat children’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
To effectively treat otitis media, one can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to target the symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops can be administered. If the ear pain is severe, painkillers can be used moderately. If the child has a fever along with the earache, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to medication treatment, if the condition is severe enough to cause tympanic membrane perforation, surgery may be required. Lastly, it is recommended that parents take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.