Patient's question:
My male baby, who is 1 year old this year, has been scratching his ears recently and complaining of itching. Additionally, he has a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has some low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat otitis media with yellow ear discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently commonly used for the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Additionally, local treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for children. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing drugs can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. These are all common treatment methods. However, if a child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek surgical treatment at the hospital in a timely manner. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help with early recovery from the illness.