Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful. Additionally, her earwax has turned purulent, a bit yellow, and accompanied by mild fever. She is suspected of having otitis media with yellow fluid in the ear. Please advise on how to treat this condition.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents, under the guidance of a doctor, choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to relieve inflammation symptoms. Ear secretions can be cultured for bacterial testing, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the symptoms primarily involve ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a fever, they can be given fever-reducing medication or immediately taken to the hospital. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a ruptured eardrum, it is necessary to seek timely medical treatment for surgical intervention. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the child maintains a balanced diet and healthy sleep habits to aid in the early recovery from the illness.