Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, this week, the child told me his ear was a bit painful. I noticed that the earwax was a bit thick and yellowish, accompanied by a slight fever. How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?
Answer
Appropriate use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be considered, along with regional treatment methods such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the pain is severe, some painkillers may be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to medication treatment methods, if the child has a severe condition such as perforation of the eardrum, hospital surgery is required for treatment. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.