Question
My child, a 11-year-old boy in elementary school, has recently been experiencing an itchy and painful ear, occasional yellow fluid discharge, decreased appetite, and feels very weak. How should I treat pediatric otitis media with yellow discharge?
Answer
For treating pediatric otitis media, parents can administer oral anti-inflammatory medication to their child and also use anti-inflammatory ear drops for localized treatment. In cases of severe ear pain, appropriate painkillers can be given. If there is accompanied by a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used as necessary. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Common treatment methods for otitis media also include timely surgical treatment for tympanic membrane perforation, and during treatment, it is important to pay attention to a light diet, with liquid foods being the main choice.