Question
My daughter is 1 year old, and in recent days, she has told me that her ear hurts a bit. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax, and she also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with purulent earwax effectively?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, it is first advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medication, some regional treatments can also be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately administer painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child has a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospitalization and surgical treatment are required. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease, bring their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in daily life.