Question
My son is 1 year old. Lately, he has been constantly tugging at his ear and saying it’s itchy. I’ve noticed that occasionally, yellow fluid comes out. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to relieve inflammation symptoms. An ear secretion bacterial culture can be performed based on the test results, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the pain. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is imperative to seek medical attention. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child’s condition is severe and there is an eardrum perforation, hospital surgery may be required. Finally, I hope parents can take this disease seriously, bring their child for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing a good job of prevention and health care in daily life.