Patient's question:
Baby girl, currently 1 year old. In recent days, the child has said her ears hurt. It has been noticed that there is a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, there are symptoms of headache and fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of otitis media in children primarily focuses on antibiotics. Symptomatic medications can be used based on the child's symptoms, which have shown good efficacy. Parents can administer topical treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops to their children. If the child's symptoms of ear pain and yellow discharge are severe, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media is known to be recurrent, and if there is a case of tympanic membrane perforation, it should be treated promptly. During treatment, it is advisable to follow a light diet, with a focus on liquid foods.