Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. Recently, he has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. Sometimes, there is a yellowish liquid leaking out. Additionally, he has been experiencing headaches and fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating these types of diseases, you can give your child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Local drug treatment can be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, you can consider giving some pain-relieving medication. If your child has a high fever, you should use fever-reducing drugs in appropriate amounts. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child has a problem with a ruptured eardrum, you need to go to the hospital for surgery in a timely manner. During the treatment period, you should also pay attention to maintaining dietary hygiene and getting enough rest.