Question
Dear Parent, my son is just 6 years old. This week, he told me his ear hurts a bit. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and there’s a buzzing sound in his ear. He also has a slight fever. How should I treat yellow fluid in the ear due to pediatric otitis media?
Answer
Antibiotics are one of the commonly used medications for treating otitis media and can be used in appropriate amounts. Additionally, you can consider applying regional medications, such as ear drops designed for anti-inflammatory purposes for babies. If the child experiences severe ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If accompanied by a high fever, antipyretic drugs should be used judiciously. In case of severe conditions, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media has a tendency to recur, and if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely treatment is essential. During the treatment process, it is also important to provide a light diet and increase nutritional supplementation to aid in a quicker recovery.