Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. Recently, he said his ear hurts. I noticed there is a lot of yellow earwax, and his ear is buzzing. He also has a slight fever. Please ask: How should we treat yellow discharge from otitis media in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be conducted, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used according to the test results. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing drugs can be administered. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent episodes. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, it is necessary to seek timely treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.