Question
My son is 3 years old. Recently, he has been saying that his ear hurts, and I found that the earwax is yellow and thick. At the same time, he has a poor appetite and discomfort in his throat. How should I treat a child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications, conduct bacterial culture of the ear secretions based on the examination results, and use anti-inflammatory ear drops. At the same time, provide appropriate painkillers according to the child’s condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic medications can be taken. If the situation is serious, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrence, and if there is a situation of perforation of the eardrum, timely treatment should be given. Also, during the treatment period, pay attention to giving the child a light diet and strengthening nutritional supplements to help recover quickly.