Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 8 years old. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful, and I noticed that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow. Additionally, she has a headache and a fever. Could you please advise on how to treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. You can perform a bacterial culture of ear, and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate it. If the child has a fever, you can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child's condition is severe and there is a eardrum perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in appropriate exercise to enhance their immunity and prevent recurrence.