Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 years old. Recently, the child told me his ears are a bit painful, and he noticed that occasionally there is yellow liquid coming out. At the same time, he also has a headache and a fever. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow fluid discharge be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be combined, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, you can consider giving pain-relieving medication. If the child has a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If your child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to seek surgical treatment at the hospital promptly. Parents should also pay attention to protecting the child to prevent recurrent otitis media.