Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. This week, the child said his ears hurt. In the morning, there was yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by a headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with yellow earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is advisable for parents to give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If accompanied by fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. However, for high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has already occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. Maintain a light diet, and during treatment, a liquid diet should be primarily followed.