Question
My son is 8 years old. In recent days, he has told me that his ear is a bit painful. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and he also has a low-grade fever. What should be done if there is yellow fluid in the child’s ear due to otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric otitis media, it is effective to administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Parents can give the child regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has ear pain, they can also be given some painkillers in moderation. If the child has a particularly severe fever, some antipyretic medication should be used in moderation. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In cases of repeated acute severity or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be conducted. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease and bring their children for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to pay attention to related preventive and health care work during daily life.