Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. Recently, she said her ears feel itchy and painful. She also noticed that occasionally, yellow fluid is leaking from them, accompanied by low-grade fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric otitis media first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatment can also be performed using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple episodes of acute severe otitis media or if a tympanic membrane perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.