Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten. This week, she said her ears were itchy and painful, and occasionally yellow fluid would come out. She hears buzzing in her ears and has a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric otitis media, it is effective to administer some antibiotics to the child according to the symptoms. You can perform a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. You can also give the child painkillers if necessary, especially when the pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. Some children may also have a fever, in which case you can give the child oral antipyretics. If the fever does not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. The above methods are commonly used for treatment, but if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, immediate hospital treatment and surgery may be required. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period and consume mainly liquid foods.