Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started attending kindergarten. This week, the child said her ears hurt. In the morning, there was a lot of yellow earwax, and it also seemed like she had no appetite and felt very weak. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medication, local treatments can also be applied, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods, but if the child develops a eardrum perforation, surgical treatment in a hospital is necessary. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest schedule for the child to help the illness recover as soon as possible.