Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. This week, she has been constantly tugging at her ear, saying it itches. I found that the earwax is purulent and yellow, and she has a headache and fever. How should I diagnose and treat the yellow fluid discharge from my child’s ear in case of otitis media?
Answer
When treating this condition, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. Parents can use local anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to administer painkillers according to the situation. If there are fever symptoms, you can take antipyretic medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Additionally, if there is a perforation in the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During treatment, it is necessary to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.