Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. This week, the child told me that his ears are a bit painful. Additionally, there is occasionally a yellowish discharge, accompanied by a headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with yellow earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to alleviate inflammation symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the earache is severe, to help relieve the pain. If the child also has a high fever, medication should be used according to their symptoms. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. If there is a possibility of a tympanic membrane perforation, parents may consider surgical treatment for their child. Finally, we hope that parents can take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.