Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 4 years old. Lately, he has been telling me that his ear hurts a bit, and I’ve noticed that there is sometimes a yellowish fluid coming out, along with some low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow earwax?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Parents can also use regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops for children with obvious ear pain symptoms. Some children may also have a fever, in which case they can be given oral antipyretic medication. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. In cases where there is a risk of perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, it is also important to do well in related preventive and health care work.