Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. Recently, she told me that her ears hurt a bit. I noticed that there is some yellow earwax coming out, and her ears are buzzing. She also has a slightly low fever. Could you please tell me how to treat otitis media with purulent discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently commonly used for the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Local medication can also be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for children. If the child's ear hurts more, you can also give some pain-relieving medication as needed. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing drugs or take them to the hospital immediately. If your child has a problem with a ruptured eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment in a timely manner. While being treated, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.