Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. In recent days, the child has complained of ear pain and has been discharging yellow earwax. Additionally, she has been experiencing low-grade fever. She asks: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it's pediatric otitis media, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local medication can also be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to give them pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to seek hospital treatment promptly for surgical intervention. Parents should also pay attention to protective measures to prevent recurrent otitis media.