Question
A 6-year-old girl recently experienced ear pain, yellowish pus-like earwax, a buzzing sound in her ear, and a slight fever. How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance to give to their child to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. At the same time, regional treatment can be performed, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child’s ear pain and yellow discharge symptoms are severe, painkillers can be considered to relieve the symptoms. If accompanied by a high fever, medication should be used according to the symptoms. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly, such as in the event of a perforated eardrum, which requires timely surgical treatment. It is advised that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment early, and pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work.