Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 3 years old. Recently, his ears have been a bit painful. Additionally, it was found that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, and accompanied by a headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is otitis media in children, can be given some antibiotics to the child for symptomatic treatment, which is quite effective. Local medication can be used, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be chosen. For children with significant ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a fever, parents can give them some fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. Otitis media has a characteristic of recurrent episodes. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, it needs to be treated promptly. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help promote early recovery.