Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old. In the past few days, the child has said her ears hurt. It has been noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, she has a headache and a fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To effectively treat otitis media, you can consult your doctor and select some anti-inflammatory medications under their guidance. Local treatments can be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain-relieving medication to alleviate symptoms. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media is a condition that tends to recur, so if there is a perforation of the eardrum, prompt treatment is necessary. Lastly, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care measures.