Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. Recently, she told me her ears are a bit painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and she also seems to have a poor appetite and feels very weak. Please ask: How should her otitis media with yellow fluid in the ear be treated?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric otitis media first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medications. Local treatment can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents provide appropriate analgesics to alleviate the pain. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek medical attention at the hospital as soon as possible. The methods mentioned above are commonly used for treating otitis media currently. Additionally, if there is a case of eardrum perforation, timely surgery is required. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.