Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 8 years old. In recent days, her ears have been a bit painful. In the morning, there was some yellow earwax discharge, accompanied by headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be selected as needed. Parents can use topical anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents provide appropriate pain relief medication. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. If your child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to visit the hospital promptly for surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost the immune system and prevent recurrence.