Patient's question:
Why is there yellow discharge from a newborn's ear?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is likely otitis media, so bed rest and symptomatic treatment should be considered. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as sulfonamides and antibiotics can be used. Before the eardrum perforates, 2% to 5% phenol glycerin ear drops can be used, three times a day, with 3 to 4 drops per time. If the earache is severe, the eardrum is bulging or the perforation is too small, and pus discharge is difficult, surgical myringotomy may be considered. If the eardrum perforates, it can be cleaned with 3% boric acid solution or 3% hydrogen peroxide first, and then one type of ear drop can be selected, such as 2% phenol glycerin, 2.5% chloramphenicol glycerin, 1% to 2% gentamicin, or 1% cinnabar solution, etc.