Patient's question:
Female baby, only 4 years old, these past few days, the child has said her ears are itchy and painful. Additionally, there is occasionally a yellowish liquid discharge. Also, her appetite is poor, and her throat feels uncomfortable. Please ask: If a child has otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear, how should it be treated best.Doctor's answer:
First, to treat pediatric otitis media, parents can give their children some anti-inflammatory medications. Local treatment options include using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child experiences ear pain, pain relievers can also be administered. If accompanied by high fever, medications should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, it is crucial to seek medical treatment at the hospital promptly. If the patient develops severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, timely surgical intervention at the hospital is necessary. Parents should also pay attention to protective measures to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.