Question
Dear Baby, she’s only 6 years old. This week, the child told me that their ear was a bit sore, and in the morning, there was yellow earwax discharged. At the same time, they seemed to have little appetite and were quite weak. How should a child with otitis media and yellow discharge be treated?
Answer
To treat otitis media effectively, it is advisable to choose some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, which can include regional drug treatment and selecting anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences significant pain, some painkillers may be administered appropriately. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In cases of severe symptoms, such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospital surgery is required. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease, bring their child for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.