Question
My 3-year-old daughter just started kindergarten, and recently, she’s been saying her ear itches and hurts. In the morning, there’s sometimes yellow fluid coming out. She also seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should I treat her otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the current methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose an appropriate treatment method based on the symptoms. You can give your child local anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the ear pain is severe, you can give a moderate amount of pain relievers. If the child has fever symptoms, you can take antipyretic medicine. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to medication treatment, if the child has severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical attention should be sought. At the same time, pay attention to your child’s reasonable diet and sleep habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.