Patient's question:
My male baby is 3 years old this year. This week, the child told me his ears are a bit painful. I noticed that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with purulent discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the child's ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child also has a high fever, they can be given fever-reducing medication on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. These methods are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media. Additionally, if a eardrum perforation occurs, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further symptoms from worsening due to a cold.