Patient's question:
My boy is 5 years old. This week, the child told me his ears hurt a little. I noticed that the earwax was purulent, a bit yellow, and he seemed to have no appetite and was very weak. Please ask: How should otitis media with yellow discharge be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric otitis media primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Symptomatic drugs can be used based on the child's symptoms, and the effects are quite good. Local medications can also be applied, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the child's main symptom is ear pain, it is recommended that parents give appropriate analgesics to alleviate the pain. If the child also has severe fever, some antipyretics should be used in moderation. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent episodes, and if there is a case of tympanic membrane perforation, it needs to be treated in a timely manner. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children for medical treatment as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.