Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. This week, she said her ears were itchy and painful. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and she also has a headache and fever. How should one effectively treat a child’s yellow earwax otitis media?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are mainly used, and symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, with good results. If the child’s condition is more severe, some regional treatments can be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops, and painkillers can be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. Some children may also have a fever, at which point oral antipyretics can be given; if the fever cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. These are some commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospitalization for surgical treatment is required. At the same time, it is also important to arrange reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.