Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 years old. In the past few days, the child said his ears hurt. In the morning, it was found that the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, and accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How to treat otitis media with yellow discharge from the child's ear.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Parents can apply topical treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops to the affected area. If the child experiences severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, if the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication. In cases of high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media at present. Furthermore, if a eardrum perforation occurs, it needs to be treated with surgery in a timely manner. Parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid the recurrence of otitis media.