Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 5 years old. In recent days, she has been scratching her ears and complaining of itching. In the morning, there has been an occasional yellowish fluid discharge, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should we treat a child’s otitis media with purulent discharge effectively?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Parents can also administer local treatment with anti-inflammatory ear drops for their child, and can provide painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially when the ear pain is severe, which can help relieve pain. If the child has a fever, they can take antipyretic medication, and if the situation is severe, they should seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media has a tendency to recur, and if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, medical attention should be sought immediately. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and strengthen nutritional supplementation to aid in a quicker recovery.