Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 6 years old. This week, she has been experiencing some ear pain, and in the morning, there has been yellow earwax discharge. She also has a headache and a fever. How should children with yellow discharge from otitis media be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
The current clinical treatment methods for pediatric otitis media commonly include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, which can be selected based on the symptoms. If the condition is severe, regional treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can be combined. For ear pain symptoms, analgesics can be considered; if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. If the symptoms are severe, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In case of perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet, with fluids being the main choice.