How should otitis media with effusion in children be treated?

Patient's question:

Girl baby, only 5 years old, this week, the child told me her ears are a little sore, she noticed that the earwax is a bit thick and yellowish, and at the same time, accompanied by some low fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow fluid in the ear be treated in children.

Doctor's answer:

If a child gets otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used symptomatically. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops should be used based on the test results. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents can appropriately give some analgesics to alleviate the pain. If the child also has a fever, parents can give the child some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If the patient develops severe symptoms, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, timely medical treatment at the hospital is required. Finally, it is hoped that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Additionally, attention should also be paid to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.

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