Question
Dear readers, my daughter is currently 8 years old. Over the past few days, she has been constantly tugging at her ear, complaining of itching, and there has been yellow earwax discharge. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever. How should we treat a child’s otitis media when there is yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are the current methods and drugs used in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments accordingly. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for the child. If the symptoms are primarily ear pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a particularly severe fever accompanied by symptoms, some fever-reducing medication should be used appropriately. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media is characterized by recurrent attacks, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.