Patient's question:
A 3-year-old girl just started kindergarten. This week, the child said her ears hurt. She noticed that the earwax was a bit thick and yellow. Additionally, she had a headache and a fever. Question: How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
To effectively treat otitis media, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor based on symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be used. When the child has severe ear pain, you can also use pain-relieving medication in moderation. If the child has a high fever, you should take some fever-reducing medication in moderation. If the condition is severe, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Multiple acute severe episodes or a perforated eardrum should be treated with surgical intervention in a timely manner. During treatment, it is essential to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravation of symptoms by catching a cold.