Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. In recent days, the child told me her ears are a bit painful. She noticed that occasionally there is a yellowish discharge, accompanied by headache and fever. How should otitis media with yellow earwax be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Local medication can also be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for babies. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a high fever, some fever-reducing medication should be used in moderation. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient experiences severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, it is important to go to the hospital for surgical treatment as soon as possible. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.