Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 4 years old. This week, the child told me that her ears are a bit painful. Additionally, it was discovered that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow, and accompanied by headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with purulent discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, and can also combine them with some local treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Depending on the child's condition, pain relievers can be given, especially when ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a high fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, immediate surgical treatment in a hospital is required. Finally, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, bring their children for medical treatment as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.