Question
Dear reader, our 9-year-old daughter has been experiencing itchy and painful ears lately. We’ve noticed yellow, thick earwax and she has also been experiencing headaches and fever. How should we diagnose and treat her pediatric otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods and medications used in the clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose appropriate medications based on the symptoms, and can also use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops. Additionally, using painkillers according to the child’s condition can help alleviate severe ear pain, and fever can be treated with antipyretic drugs. If the condition is severe, medical attention should be sought promptly. For those with multiple acute severe cases or those who have already developed tympanic membrane perforation, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their child early, and pay attention to relevant preventive health care work in their daily lives.