Patient's question:
For several days now, things have been troublesome, but I didn't know what was wrong with the baby. Later, I found out that there was pus coming out of the baby's ear.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, it is likely otitis media with pus. This is because infants' eustachian tubes (a tube that connects the throat to the middle ear) are short, wide, and horizontal, making it easy for bacteria from the throat to enter the middle ear, causing otitis media. Additionally, due to their low immunity, infants can also develop otitis media after a systemic infection.Recommendations:
Hello, treatment should be guided by a specialist doctor and include the use of antibiotics and local therapy. The course of treatment must be sufficient to prevent recurrence and the development of chronicity. Repeated recurrence or chronicization can affect hearing. Prevention is the primary approach for this condition.
For mothers to note:
- Avoid letting the child lie flat while feeding. After feeding, hold the child upright and burp them.
- Prevent vomit, bathwater, tears, or milk from entering the ear.
- Do not dig out the child's ears yourself.
- Actively treat upper respiratory infections.
If the child has severe nasal congestion, they should visit an otolaryngology department for examination and treatment. Relieving nasal congestion is an effective method to prevent otitis media.