Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. This week, she has been experiencing itchy and painful ears, yellow earwax, reduced appetite, and fatigue. How should we treat a child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
For the child’s symptoms, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication should be administered. Regional anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used, and painkillers may be considered for severe ear pain. If accompanied by fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if there is already a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be sought. During treatment, maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods.