Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. His ears have been hurting for the past few days, with more yellow earwax in the morning, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should yellow earwax in children with otitis media be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medication based on the child’s symptoms, as well as regional medication such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences severe ear pain, it is recommended to consider giving painkillers; if fever is present, fever-reducing medication can be taken, and it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible during high fever. In case of severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate medical attention is required, and it is also important to arrange for a light diet and increase nutritional supplementation to aid recovery.