Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. Recently, he said his ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, his appetite is poor, and his throat feels uncomfortable. Please advise: How should we treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Local medication can be administered, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. When a child has severe ear pain, a small amount of pain-relieving medication can also be used. If the child has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. The methods mentioned above are currently the most common treatments for otitis media. Additionally, if there is a case of eardrum perforation, it requires timely surgical treatment. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.