Question
My son is 2 years old. In recent days, he has been complaining of ear pain, and this morning, there was yellow earwax discharged. He also has a slight fever. How should we treat yellow earwax in children with otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric otitis media, it is effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. At the same time as taking medication, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent earache symptoms, analgesic drugs can be used. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are all relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of perforation of the eardrum, timely hospitalization and surgical treatment are required. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest time.