Question
Dear Parent, my son, just turned 4, has been complaining about a slight earache over the past few days. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has a low-grade fever. How should we treat otitis media in children with yellow earwax?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed by using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain is severe, it is recommended to give some painkillers according to the situation. If there is a high fever accompanied by symptoms, medication should be used based on the child’s condition. In severe cases, please seek medical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child’s condition is severe and there is a perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery may be required. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.