Question
My daughter, who is 7 years old, has been complaining about ear pain for the past few days. I’ve noticed that she occasionally has yellow fluid coming out of her ear, and she seems to have lost her appetite and is feeling very weak. How should I treat yellow discharge from a child’s ear in otitis media?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric otitis media, it’s effective to give the child symptomatic antibiotics. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If there’s ear pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child has a particularly severe fever, some fever-reducing medication should be used appropriately. In severe cases, it’s advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there’s a risk of tympanic membrane perforation, parents may consider surgical treatment for the child. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.