Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 8 years old. Over the past week, she has been constantly tugging at her ears, complaining of itching. This morning, the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and there’s a buzzing sound in her ear. She also has a slight fever. How should otitis media with yellow earwax be treated in children?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments, and regional treatments can also be carried out, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the ear pain is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child is accompanied by a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the child develops a perforated eardrum, immediate hospital treatment and surgery are required. Pay attention to a light diet in everyday life, and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.