Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 years old. Recently, her ears have been a bit painful. She noticed some yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, her ears are buzzing, and she has a slightly low fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with pus be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric otitis media primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Symptomatic medications can be used based on the child's symptoms, and the effect is quite good. Local medication treatment can also be chosen, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use some pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child also has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, prompt medical attention should be sought. If the patient exhibits severe symptoms, such as a perforated eardrum, surgical treatment in a hospital is necessary. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early medical treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.