Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started kindergarten. Recently, the child told me that her ears are a bit painful. Additionally, she has a lot of yellow earwax, and her ears are buzzing. She also has a slight fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Treatment should be administered based on the child's symptoms by giving symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications. Local treatment methods can also be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child primarily exhibits ear pain, it is recommended that parents provide appropriate pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a fever, they can be given fever-reducing medications or taken to the hospital immediately. These methods are commonly used in the current treatment of otitis media. Additionally, if there is a case of a tympanic membrane perforation, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. Parents should also pay attention to proper protective measures to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.