Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, already in elementary school. Recently, the child said his ear hurts. In the morning, it was found that earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, and the ear is buzzing. Additionally, there's a slight fever. Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used according to symptoms, or local medication can be applied. For example, you can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child's ear pain is severe, you can also give some analgesics as needed. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give them oral fever-reducing medication. If it cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. If the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for surgical treatment. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.