Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. Recently, the child told me her ears are a bit painful. She has noticed that there is some yellow earwax coming out, and her ears are buzzing. She also has a slightly low fever.Question: How should we treat otitis media with yellow fluid in children?
Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, you can give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Parents can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. For children with prominent ear pain symptoms, you can use pain-relieving medications. If the child has a fever, you can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent episodes. If there is a case of eardrum perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.