Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. In the past few days, the child has been complaining that her ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, the earwax was slightly thick and yellowish, and she also had a headache and fever. My question is: If a child has otitis media and has yellow discharge from their ears, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric otitis media, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local medication can also be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the baby. If the child's ear pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication should be given. Additionally, if the child has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. High fever still requires prompt medical attention. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be administered promptly. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.