Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. Recently, he has been scratching his ears and saying they itch. I noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. At the same time, he seems to have no appetite and is very weak. Please ask: How can effective treatment be given for otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to relieve symptoms. Local medication can be chosen, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a perforated eardrum, timely hospital treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to preventing the recurrence of otitis media in daily life.