Question
My daughter is 5 years old, and she has been consistently tugging at her ear this week, with yellow fluid coming out, a buzzing sound in her ear, and a low-grade fever. How should I handle the situation of yellow earwax in a child with middle ear infection?
Answer
For treatment, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medications. Regional treatment can be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If there is ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be given. For fever symptoms, antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If an eardrum perforation occurs, timely medical treatment and surgery are required. Parents should take precautions to prevent a recurrence of middle ear infection.