Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl has just started attending kindergarten. This week, the child has been scratching her ears, complaining of itching. Additionally, it was found that the earwax is purulent, slightly yellow. Furthermore, there are symptoms of headache and fever. Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Parents can use anti-inflammatory ear drops for local treatment. If the child's ear pain is severe, it is recommended to administer pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These methods are commonly used in the current treatment of otitis media. Additionally, if there is a case of a tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment is necessary. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.