Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. Recently, she has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, she has a lot of yellow earwax, poor appetite, and a sore throat.Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be diagnosed and treated in children?
Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on the symptoms. Parents can use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment for their children. If the child's ear pain is severe, they can also administer appropriate analgesics. If the condition is accompanied by high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek immediate medical treatment at the hospital. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a perforated eardrum, surgical treatment in the hospital is necessary. Parents should also take precautions to prevent recurrence of otitis media.