Question
A 3-year-old girl, just started kindergarten, this week, the child told me her ear was a bit painful. Additionally, there was yellow earwax discharge, and the ear was buzzing. She had a slight fever. How should children with yellow earwax and middle ear infection be treated?
Answer
If a child has middle ear infection, it is first advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, regional treatment can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child’s primary symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately administer pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient experiences severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospital surgery is required. Parents should also pay attention to protective measures for children in their daily lives to prevent recurrence of middle ear infection.