Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started kindergarten. This week, the child has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, she has excessive yellow earwax and a buzzing sensation in her ears. She also has a slight fever. Please advise on how to treat otitis media with yellow ear discharge in children.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can use anti-inflammatory drugs according to the symptoms. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the ear pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication. In serious cases, medical attention should be sought immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.