Question
My daughter is 4 years old, and she has been complaining of ear pain recently. I noticed that the earwax is yellow and purulent, and she also has a headache and fever. How should pediatric otitis media with yellow effusion be treated?
Answer
Generally, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child, while also using anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment. If the child’s primary symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately administer painkillers to relieve the pain. If fever is also present, the child can be given fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the child develops a perforated eardrum, it is advised to seek medical treatment for surgery as soon as possible and to take precautions to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.