Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. These days, her ear has been a bit painful, and I’ve noticed that there is sometimes a yellow liquid coming out. Moreover, her appetite is not good, and her throat feels uncomfortable. What should be the treatment if there is yellow fluid in a child’s ear due to otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric otitis media, it is effective to administer some symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Parents can give the child regional treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the symptoms of ear pain and yellow fluid discharge are severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If the child has fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospitalization and surgery are required.