Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started preschool. This week, the child told me her ear hurts a bit. Upon examination, I noticed the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow, accompanied by headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics, local medication can be used, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be applied. If the child has severe ear pain, it is recommended to give some pain relievers based on the situation. If the child also has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there is a case of a perforated eardrum, surgical treatment for the child can be considered. While treating the condition, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.