Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. Recently, she said her ears hurt. Additionally, her earwax is a bit thick and yellowish. Also, she seems to have little appetite and feels very weak. Please advise: If a child has otitis media with yellowish fluid in the ears, what treatment method is most effective?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Parents can use topical treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. For children with prominent ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. These methods are commonly used for treating otitis media currently. Additionally, if there is a case of tympanic membrane perforation, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. Lastly, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, take the child to the hospital for early medical treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures during daily life.