Question
Dear readers, my daughter is only 4 years old. This week, she complained of ear pain, and I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow. She also has headaches and a fever. How should we treat a child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
When treating such conditions, you can give the child symptomatic antibiotic medication, perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretion, and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination. If the child’s ear pain is severe, it is also appropriate to use pain relievers. If the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication, and in severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention is required. Pay attention to a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.