Question
My daughter is 9 years old. This week, she said her ears were itchy and painful, and occasionally, there was yellow fluid coming out. Additionally, she had a low-grade fever. How should we treat her ear infection with yellow discharge?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment for pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose according to the symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child, or administering painkillers based on the child’s condition. Especially when the ear pain is severe, this can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a high fever, then antipyretic medication should be used appropriately. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child has a perforated eardrum, it is recommended to go to the hospital for surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.