Question
My child is an 8-year-old boy. Over the past few days, he has been complaining of itchy and painful ears. In the morning, there have been occasional yellow fluids discharged. Moreover, he seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should we treat his otitis media with yellow discharge effectively?
Answer
For effective treatment of otitis media, it is advisable to choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. Parents can administer regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops to children with prominent ear pain symptoms. Some children may also have fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If symptoms cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has occurred, timely surgical treatment should be conducted. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.