Question

A 3-year-old girl, just started kindergarten, this week, the child said her ear hurt, and she noticed yellow earwax oozing out. At the same time, she had headaches and fever. How should children with yellow earwax in otitis media be treated?

Answer

To better treat otitis media, one can choose some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, or use regional medication, such as using an anti-inflammatory ear drop for the baby. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, consider giving painkillers. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child some fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. If there is a risk of perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. Finally, it is hoped that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work.