Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 8 years old. Recently, she said her ears hurt. In the morning, I noticed the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, and she also had some low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat her otitis media with yellow discharge effectively?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve symptomatic medication based on the child's symptoms. Local medication can be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a high fever, appropriate doses of fever-reducing medication should be used. In severe cases, prompt medical attention is necessary. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is essential to seek hospital treatment for surgical intervention. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.