Patient's question:
My child is a male baby, 3 years old. Recently, he has been scratching his ears and saying they are itchy. Upon observation, there is a lot of yellow earwax, and his ears are buzzing. He also has a slight fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic drugs. You can also combine some local treatment methods, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can give appropriate pain relief medication. Additionally, if fever is present, some fever-reducing drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child has a severe condition, such as a perforated eardrum, it needs to be treated promptly. Parents should also pay attention to taking protective measures for the child to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.