Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 2 years old. Lately, she has been complaining of her ear being itchy and painful. Additionally, there has been occasional discharge of yellow fluid. She also has headaches and a fever. How should we treat a child with otitis media and yellow discharge?
Answer
The recommended treatment is to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child. An ear secretion culture can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the examination results. If the child’s ear pain is severe, painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely hospital surgery is required. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.