Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. Recently, he has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. I noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax. Also, he seems to have no appetite and is very weak. Please ask: How should I treat otitis media with yellow discharge?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs should be given based on the child's symptoms. Local medication can be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child's ear pain is severe, a small amount of pain-relieving medication can also be used. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. The above methods are commonly used in the treatment of otitis media. Additionally, if a eardrum perforation occurs, timely surgical treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to protective measures to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.