Patient's question:
The baby has had yellow discharge from the ears for 75 days and red eyes. The doctor said it was a heat cold and prescribed some medicine. After a week passed, the ears were still damp. The doctor at the hospital used a light to examine it and said it was nothing, but today yellow discharge was noticed again again. How should it be cared for? Should I go to the hospital for another check-up? Did the cold not clear up properly? Can ear drops be used?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the possibility of your child having external otitis (swimmer's ear) is relatively high. It should have little to do with a cold. It is recommended to go to the otolaryngology department tomorrow for local cleaning. Then apply the ear drops. If you apply the ear drops now, they will not be effective on the secretions. Do not let water enter the ear canal when washing your hair or taking a bath. For ear drops, tilt the affected ear upward, apply 3 to 4 drops, then gently pull the auricle upward and press the tragus downward to allow the medication to seep in. Wipe the outside of the ear canal dry.