Patient's question:
My male child is 9 years old. Recently, the child said his ears felt itchy and painful. In the morning, yellow earwax flowed out. Additionally, there was some low fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat the suspected otitis media with yellow fluid in the child's ear?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be used appropriately, local drug treatment is possible, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used for treatment. 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 high fever, some fever-reducing medication should be used in moderation. If it is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used in the current treatment of otitis media. In addition, if a eardrum perforation occurs, surgical treatment should be carried out promptly. Parents should also pay attention to protective measures for their children to prevent otitis media from recurring.