Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. This week, he told me that his ear hurts a bit, and occasionally, there is also a yellow liquid coming out. Additionally, he has headaches and fever. How should I treat yellow earwax in a child with otitis media?
Answer
Parents can choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor to relieve inflammatory symptoms. They can also adopt regional treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child experiences severe ear pain, painkillers can be administered in moderation to alleviate the pain. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the child’s symptoms, and in severe cases, it is advisable to visit the hospital as soon as possible. If an eardrum perforation is detected, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. Parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child for early medical treatment. In daily life, they should also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work.