Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. Recently, she has been complaining of ear pain. I noticed that there is yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, her appetite is poor and her throat feels uncomfortable. Could you please advise on how to treat otitis media with purulent discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics. Parents can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to administer pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has a high fever, appropriate fever-reducing medication should be used. In severe cases, prompt medical attention is necessary. Otitis media tends to recur, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, it should be treated promptly. Lastly, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.