Patient's question:
My little girl is 2 years old. Recently, she told me her ears were a bit painful. In the morning, I noticed the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow. Additionally, she seems to have no appetite and is also quite weak. Please advise: How should we treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric otitis media, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. In addition, local treatments can be applied, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. For children with significant ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media tends to recur, and if there is a eardrum perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.