Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, attending elementary school. This week, the child said his ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, yellow fluid occasionally flows out, and his appetite is also poor, with a sore throat. Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents, under the guidance of a doctor, choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to relieve inflammatory symptoms. While taking medication, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be applied. If the ear pain is severe, pain relievers can be given appropriately. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, prompt medical attention should be sought. These methods are commonly used in the current treatment of otitis media. Additionally, if a eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is necessary. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care measures during daily life.