Patient's question:
My son is 2 years old. Recently, he said his ear hurts, and there is yellow earwax leaking out. Additionally, he has a headache and fever. How can we treat his otitis media with yellow fluid in his ears?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric otitis media, parents can first give the child some anti-inflammatory medications, or use local medications, such as applying anti-inflammatory ear drops to the child. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use some pain-relieving medications to alleviate the symptoms. If the child also has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there is a possibility of a tympanic membrane perforation, parents can consider surgical treatment for the child. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest schedule for the child to help the illness recover as soon as possible.