Question

Dear parents, my son, who just turned 8, has been complaining of ear pain for the past few days. Additionally, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has a slight fever. How should we treat a child’s ear infection with yellow earwax for the best results?

Answer

To effectively treat otitis media, it is advisable to select symptomatic medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be combined. If the child experiences severe ear pain, painkillers may be recommended based on the situation. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the child’s symptoms. In severe cases, it is essential to seek immediate medical attention. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child exhibits symptoms of eardrum perforation, timely hospital surgery is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.