Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. This week, the child says her ears are itchy and painful. She also notices occasional yellow fluid discharge, along with a buzzing sensation in her ears and slightly low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media with yellow discharge?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is childhood otitis media,can give the child some antibiotics to relieve the symptoms, which is relatively effective. You can do a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. You can also give some pain relievers to the child based on their condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, as it can help alleviate the pain. Some children may also have a fever at this time, and oral fever-reducing drugs can be given to the child. If it cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. The above are commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child has symptoms of a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and a liquid diet should be the mainstay during treatment.