Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is currently 9 years old. This week, she has been experiencing some pain in her ear, with yellowish earwax discharge in the morning. She also seems to have little appetite and is rather weak. I would like to know what should be done to effectively treat the yellow fluid in the ear of a child with otitis media.
Answer
In treating pediatric otitis media, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the child’s condition is more severe, they can also consider some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent earache symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. These methods are currently commonly used in treating otitis media. Additionally, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During this period, ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.