Question
An 8-month-old baby has yellow discharge and an odor in the ear, and the child often scratches their ears. They also have eczema. The recent cold and diarrhea have already healed, but what is going on with the ear?
Answer
Yellow discharge and an odor in an 8-month-old baby’s ear may indicate otitis media, which requires medication treatment. If diagnosed with otitis media, levofloxacin ear drops can be used. Additionally, it could be ear canal eczema, also known as toxemia, which is often related to hereditary constitution and does not require excessive treatment; it will naturally improve with age growth.