Patient's question:
My male baby, who is 1 year old, has been experiencing some ear pain recently. Additionally, there is yellow earwax discharge, and he also has some low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local treatment can be administered using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve symptoms. If the child also has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used for treating otitis media at present. Additionally, if there is a case of eardrum perforation, timely surgery is required. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.