Patient's question:
My male child, who is 1 year old, has been complaining about ear pain this week. Additionally, there is occasional discharge of yellow fluid from his ears. He also seems to have little appetite and feels very weak. Please advise: How should otitis media with yellow fluid in the ear be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for treating pediatric otitis media in clinical practice. Parents can choose based on the symptoms. While taking medication, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be applied. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications should be taken. In severe cases, prompt medical attention is necessary. Otitis media is prone to recurrence, and if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, it should be treated in a timely manner.，。