Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has had yellow fluid draining from his ear for the past few days. He has a loss of appetite and a sore throat. How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, and consider regional treatment methods such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. Painkillers can be used for ear pain. If fever is present, parents can give fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. These are common treatment methods. If the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely medical treatment and surgery should be sought. Parents should also take protective measures to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.