Question
Dear Baby, she’s only 9 years old. This week, the child told me that their ear hurt a bit. I noticed that there was a lot of yellow earwax, and they also had a loss of appetite and an uncomfortable throat. How should we diagnose and treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?
Answer
Firstly, parents can give their child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to treat pediatric otitis media. Parents can also use regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child’s ear pain is severe, they can also use a moderate amount of pain relief medication. If the child is accompanied by a high fever, then it is appropriate to use antipyretic medication. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a perforation in the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and strengthen nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.