Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. This week, the child has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, we noticed that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow, accompanied by headaches and fever. Please advise: How should we treat yellow earwax in children with otitis media?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication should be administered based on the child's symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relief medication to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a fever, you can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to seek surgical treatment at the hospital in a timely manner. In daily life, maintain a light diet, and focus on a liquid diet during the treatment period.