Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. Recently, the child told me that her ears are a bit painful. Additionally, she has a lot of yellow earwax and some low-grade fever. Please ask: How is it better to treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to administer pain relievers as appropriate. Additionally, if a fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child exhibits symptoms of a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to visit the hospital for surgical treatment in a timely manner. Finally, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to seek medical treatment as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.