Question
My daughter is 6 years old. Lately, she has been complaining of itchy and painful ears. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax, and she also has a poor appetite and a sore throat. How should I treat her pediatric otitis media with yellow fluid in the ear?
Answer
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can also perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretion and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give some painkillers to relieve the pain. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child some oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. During treatment, also pay attention to giving the child a light diet and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.