Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 2 years old. Recently, she told me her ears are a bit painful. In the morning, there was some yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should acute otitis media with purulent discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Local medication can be administered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a high fever, appropriate fever-reducing medication should be used. If the condition is severe, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. Lastly, parents should take this disease seriously, bring their children to seek medical treatment early, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.