Patient's question:
My son, who is 5 years old, has been scratching his ears and saying they itch these past few days. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and slightly yellow, and he also experienced a buzzing sensation in his ears with a low fever. Please advise: How should I treat yellow discharge from otitis media in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used in clinical treatment of otitis media in children. Parents can choose based on symptoms. Ear discharge bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used according to the test results. If the child's ear pain is severe, pain relief medication should be given as appropriate. If the child has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be administered, or the child should be taken to the hospital immediately. In cases of tympanic membrane perforation, surgical treatment for the child should be considered. Parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid recurrent otitis media.