Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. This week, the child said her ears feel itchy and painful. In the morning, yellow earwax was noticed leaking from her ears, accompanied by a buzzing sensation in the ears and slightly low-grade fever. Question: If a child has otitis media with yellow fluid in the ears, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. Parents can use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If a child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate symptoms. If the child has a high fever, appropriate dosages of fever-reducing medication should be used. If the condition is severe, prompt medical attention is necessary. If a child experiences eardrum perforation, it is advisable to seek surgical treatment at a hospital as soon as possible. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.