Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, in elementary school. Recently, the child has had some ear pain. Upon examination, it was found that the earwax was purulent, slightly yellow, and accompanied by headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear be treated.Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptom-specific antibiotic medications. While taking the medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents appropriately give some pain-relieving medication to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is crucial to ensure the child is kept warm to prevent aggravation of the symptoms by catching a cold.