Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 years old. Recently, the child said his ears feel itchy and painful. Upon examination, it was found that the earwax is purulent, a bit yellow, and there is a buzzing sound in the ears. Additionally, he has a slight fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, or they can also combine some local treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. When a child's ear pain is severe, they can also take appropriate amounts of pain-relieving medication. If the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing drugs. If the condition is severe and there is a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek medical treatment and undergo surgery. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent worsening of symptoms due to catching a cold.