Question
My son is 1 year old. This week, he told me his ear hurts a bit. In the morning, the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. Additionally, he has a headache and fever. How should one treat yellow earwax in children with otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s pediatric otitis media, it’s effective to administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Parents can also use regional treatments with anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child has a severe earache, they can also be given some painkillers. If the child also has a high fever, they can take some antipyretics. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and to enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.