Question
A 4-year-old boy has been consistently tugging at his ear and complaining of itching. This morning, I noticed that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow. He also seems to have little appetite and is rather weak. How should I treat his otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating otitis media and can be chosen appropriately. Regional drug treatment can be considered, using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the pain is severe, some painkillers may be administered. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child develops serious conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their child to prevent recurrence of otitis media.