Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. Recently, the child has had some ear pain. In the morning, there is occasionally a yellowish liquid discharge, and appetite has also been poor. The throat feels uncomfortable. Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs should be given based on the child's symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be used, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. In cases of ear pain, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a perforated eardrum, timely hospital surgery is required. Parents should also take precautions to prevent the recurrence of otitis media.