Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. Recently, she told me her ears are a bit painful. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellow. Additionally, she seems to have no appetite and is very weak. Please ask: How should I treat my child's otitis media with yellow earwax?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is otitis media in children, symptomatic antibiotics can be given to the child, which is relatively effective. If the child's condition is severe, local treatment can also be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some analgesics to alleviate it. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used according to the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. Otitis media has a characteristic of recurring, and if there is a case of eardrum perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.