Patient's question:
My male child, who is one year old, has been complaining that his ears are itchy and painful recently. Upon examination, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has a low fever. I am wondering: What is the best treatment for otitis media with yellow discharge from the child's ears?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as needed. Bacterial culture of ear discharge can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to consider administering pain relievers according to the situation. If accompanied by high fever, medications should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child shows severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, prompt medical attention is required. Parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid recurrence of otitis media.