Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. This week, the child said he had ear pain. In the morning, there was occasionally yellow discharge, accompanied by a headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with pus discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric otitis media can use symptomatic medications based on the child's symptoms. Local medication can be applied, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child's ear pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication should be given. If the child has a high fever, antipyretic drugs should be used in moderation. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if the eardrum has already perforated, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.