Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, attending elementary school. Recently, the child told me that his ears were a bit painful. In the morning, I noticed that the earwax was purulent, slightly yellow, and accompanied by some low fever. Please ask: How is it best to treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, and some local treatment methods can also be combined. For example, anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used for treatment. If a child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain-relieving medications to alleviate symptoms. If the condition is accompanied by high fever, medication should be administered based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible.In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child's condition is severe and results in a tympanic membrane perforation, surgical treatment at the hospital is necessary. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.