Patient's question:
My boy, who is 9 years old, has been scratching his ears recently and says they are itchy. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and yellowish. He also has a headache and a fever. I would like to know: How should one treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it's otitis media in children, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics can be given to the child, which is quite effective. While taking medication, some local treatments can also be applied, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to give some analgesics based on the situation. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medicinal treatments, if the child's condition is severe and results in a tympanic membrane perforation, surgical treatment in a hospital is necessary. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring the child to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.