Question
My son is 8 years old. Lately, his ear has been a bit painful, and the earwax has become thick and yellow. He also has a headache and fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
Treat the symptoms by administering symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and considering regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered; if there is a fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Seek medical attention if necessary, and consider surgery if there is a perforation in the eardrum. During treatment, keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent the symptoms from worsening.