Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. Recently, the child told me her ears are a bit painful. In the morning, the earwax was slightly thick and yellowish, accompanied by a headache and fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media, where the child's ear is leaking yellow fluid?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs should be administered based on the child's symptoms. Parents can use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child exhibits symptoms of a tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospital treatment is required. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment early for their child, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.