Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. This week, my child has had some ear pain. In the morning, I noticed that the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, and there was a buzzing sound in the ear. Additionally, my child has a slightly low fever. Please advise: How should my child's otitis media with yellow discharge be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first of all, they can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. It can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some pain-relieving medication to alleviate it. If the child has a fever, you can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe cases or if the eardrum has already perforated, surgical treatment should be carried out promptly. During the treatment period, it is important to pay attention to providing the child with more nutrients, with a diet mainly consisting of light and simple foods. Rest more and avoid fatigue.