Question
Dear parents, our 7-year-old daughter has been complaining of ear pain this week. We’ve noticed that there’s sometimes a yellow liquid coming out, and the ears make a buzzing sound. She also has a slight fever. How should we treat otitis media with yellow discharge in children?
Answer
The usual recommendations for treatment include following the doctor’s instructions to administer anti-inflammatory medications to the child, possibly including a bacterial culture of ear secretions, and using anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results. If the child’s ear pain is severe, painkillers can be used in moderation. Some children may have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If there is a perforation of the eardrum, parents may consider surgical treatment. We hope that parents take this disease seriously and seek medical treatment for their children early on. It is also important to pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in daily life.