Patient's question:
Male child, just turned 4 years old. This week, the child has been experiencing some ear pain, along with excessive and yellow earwax. Additionally, he seems to have little appetite and feels very weak. Please advise: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it's otitis media in children, symptomatic treatment with some antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local drug treatment can be used, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. For children with obvious ear pain symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be applied. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a punctured eardrum, it is necessary to seek hospital treatment promptly for surgical intervention. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease and take the child to the hospital for treatment as early as possible. Additionally, proper prevention and health care measures should be taken regularly.