Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. This week, the child said his ears are itchy and painful. Additionally, it was found that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow. Moreover, his appetite is not good, and his throat feels uncomfortable. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear be treated.Doctor's answer:
If the child gets otitis media, first, symptomatic antibiotic medication can be used. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the child has severe ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be given according to the situation. If the child has a fever, parents can provide fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child's condition is severe and results in a tympanic membrane perforation, medical treatment in the hospital is required. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.