Question
Dear parents, my son, who just turned 8, has been complaining of ear pain for the past few days. This morning, I noticed that his earwax is purulent and a bit yellow. His ears are also buzzing, and he has a slight fever. How should we treat yellow discharge in children’s otitis media effectively?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are mainly used. Symptomatic medication can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which is quite effective. Parents can give their child regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child is very painful, they can also give some painkillers. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. If there is a risk of perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. Finally, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to do a good job of prevention and health care in daily life.