Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful, and occasionally, yellow fluid has been leaking out. Additionally, her appetite is poor, and her throat feels uncomfortable. Please advise: How should middle ear infections with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it's otitis media in children, antibiotics can be given to the child to alleviate symptoms, which is quite effective. Parents can also use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the child's ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use some pain-relieving medication to relieve symptoms. If the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient experiences severe symptoms, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, they should go to the hospital immediately for surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.