Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. Recently, he has been saying that his ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and he also had some low fever. I would like to ask: If a child has yellow fluid leaking from their middle ear due to otitis media, how should it be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
First, for treating pediatric otitis media, parents can give their children some anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. For children with significant ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a high fever, fever-reducing medication should be administered cautiously. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child's condition worsens and results in a tympanic membrane perforation, hospitalization and surgical treatment may be required. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravation of symptoms by preventing colds.