Question
A 5-year-old girl, this week, reported that her ear itched and hurt. Upon inspection, there was yellow earwax discharge. At the same time, her appetite was poor, and her throat was uncomfortable. How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance for their child to relieve inflammation symptoms. This can be complemented by some regional treatment methods, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops for children with prominent earache symptoms. For children with fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be conducted. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children daily to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.