Patient's question:
My male child is 2 years old this year. This week, the child told me his ears are a bit painful. Upon examination, I found the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, and he also has poor appetite and a sore throat. I would like to ask: How should otitis media with yellow earwax in children be treated.Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric otitis media can involve using symptomatic medications based on the child's symptoms. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple episodes of acute severe otitis media or if a tympanic membrane perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. While being treated, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.