Question
My daughter is 7 years old, and this week, she has been experiencing some pain in her ear. Additionally, there has been occasional discharge of yellow fluid, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should I treat her otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are mainly used, and symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which have shown good effects. Parents can give their children regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child is accompanied by a high fever, then antipyretic medication should be used judiciously. In severe cases, immediate medical attention is required. The above methods are currently the most commonly used for treating otitis media. In addition, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is necessary. During this period, ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.