Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. Recently, she has been scratching her ears and complaining of itchiness. Sometimes, there is a yellowish discharge, and she is also experiencing poor appetite and a sore throat. Please ask: How is it treated when a child has otitis media with pus discharge?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is childhood otitis media, symptomatic treatment with some antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local drug treatment can be chosen, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate it. If the child has a high fever, it is necessary to use fever-reducing medication in moderation. If the condition is severe, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a case of eardrum perforation, parents can consider surgical treatment for the child. Lastly, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, bring their child to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.