Question
Dear parents, our daughter, currently 5 years old, has recently been experiencing itchy and painful ears, with yellow fluid discharge accompanied by tinnitus and low-grade fever. How should we diagnose and treat otitis media in children with yellow earwax?
Answer
If a child has otitis media, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory medication can be used, including both systemic medication and regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If ear pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered; if fever is present, antipyretic medication can be taken. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought promptly. This is a common method of treating otitis media. If an eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is required. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical attention early, and pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.