Patient's question:
My male child is 9 years old. This week, the child has been scratching his ears and complaining of itching. I noticed that occasionally there is a yellowish liquid discharge. Additionally, there is some low fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with yellowish ear discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be used appropriately. Parents can use topical ear drops for local treatment. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relievers to alleviate it. If the child also has a high fever, medication should be used based on the child's symptoms. In severe cases, please go to the hospital for emergency treatment as soon as possible. In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child's condition worsens severely, such as with a eardrum perforation, it needs to be treated promptly. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms due to cold exposure.