Patient's question:
My son is one year old. Recently, he has had a bit of ear pain. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow, and he also has a headache and fever. Please advise: How should I treat otitis media with yellow earwax in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If a child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve symptoms. If the child has a high fever, appropriate doses of fever-reducing medication should be used. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, it is essential to go to the hospital for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring adequate rest.