Question

My daughter is 6 years old, and she’s been saying her ear hurts for the past week. This morning, I found yellow earwax coming out, and she seems to have no appetite and looks very tired. How should I treat the yellow discharge from my child’s ear caused by otitis media?

Answer

To properly treat otitis media, one can choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance based on the symptoms. In terms of regional drug treatment, anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used. If the child experiences severe ear pain, painkillers can also be administered as recommended by the doctor. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In case of severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely surgical treatment. Lastly, it is recommended that parents take this disease seriously, bring their child to the doctor as soon as possible, and pay attention to taking relevant preventive and health care measures in daily life.