Question
A three-year-old girl, who has just started kindergarten, is experiencing itching and pain in her ear, yellowish earwax, decreased appetite, and a sore throat. How should one treat the yellowish earwax in a child’s otitis media?
Answer
When treating such conditions, symptomatic antibiotic medications can be considered. After conducting a bacterial culture of the ear secretions, anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used according to the test results. For children with severe earache symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If accompanied by a high fever, a moderate amount of fever-reducing medication can be used, but if the fever persists, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to medication, if the child’s otitis media is severe enough to cause a perforation of the eardrum, surgical treatment may be necessary. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the child consumes a light diet and strengthens nutritional supplementation to promote a quick recovery.