Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl, who just started kindergarten, has been experiencing ear pain recently. Additionally, she has a lot of yellow earwax and seems to have poor appetite and low energy. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents, under the guidance of a doctor, choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children to relieve inflammation symptoms. A bacterial culture of the ear secretion can be conducted, and based on the test results, anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used. When the child's ear pain is severe, a moderate amount of pain-relieving medication can be administered. If the child also has a high fever, medication should be used according to the child's symptoms. In severe cases, seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. If there is a possibility of a ruptured eardrum, parents can consider surgical treatment for their child. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help with early recovery from the illness.