Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. This week, the child said he had ear pain. In the morning, the earwax was a bit thick and slightly yellow, and his ears were buzzing. He also had a low fever. Could you please tell me how to treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, first you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Parents can use topical ear drops for anti-inflammatory treatment for the child. You can also give pain relief medication based on the child's condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, as it can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a high fever, you should use fever-reducing medication appropriately. If the condition is severe, it's important to seek medical attention promptly.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child's condition worsens severely, such as in the case of a tympanic membrane perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. During the treatment period, it's essential to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent the symptoms from worsening.