Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started kindergarten. This week, the child said her ears felt itchy and painful. In the morning, she was found to have purulent earwax, which was a bit yellow. At the same time, she seemed to have little appetite and was very weak. Please ask: If a child has otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotics. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, if the child has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. However, for high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms, such as a ruptured eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital for surgical treatment in a timely manner. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.