How should purulent otitis media in children be treated?

Patient's question:

Girl baby, currently 3 years old. This week, the child told me that her ears are a bit painful. Additionally, there is occasionally a yellowish discharge, and her ears are buzzing. She also has a slightly low fever. Please ask: How should pus from otitis media in children be treated?

Doctor's answer:

When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the child's ear pain is severe, appropriate pain relief medication should also be given. Additionally, if fever is present, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child experiences severe conditions such as eardrum perforation, timely treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to preventive measures to avoid recurrent middle ear infections.

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