Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 6 years old, has been scratching his ears recently, saying they itch. He noticed that yellow earwax has been coming out. Additionally, he has a headache and a fever. Could you please advise on how to treat otitis media with yellow earwax in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication, or local medication, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, you can consider giving some analgesic medication. If the child has a fever, parents can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication methods, if the child's condition is severe and involves a eardrum perforation, hospital surgery is required. During this time, make sure the child gets adequate rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.