Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. Recently, she has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. Additionally, there is yellow earwax discharge, and her ears are buzzing. She also has a slight fever. Please advise: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used to treat otitis media and can be selected as needed. Local medication treatment, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops, can be used. If a child's primary symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate pain relief medication. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If these methods do not alleviate the symptoms, medical attention is necessary. The above methods are currently the most commonly used for treating otitis media. Additionally, if there is a case of a tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment is required. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the child has a reasonable diet and sleep routine to help the condition recover as soon as possible.