Question
A 6-year-old boy has been scratching his ear and saying it itches for the past few days. This morning, I found that the earwax is purulent and slightly yellow, and there’s a buzzing sound in his ear, along with a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric otitis media, it can be effectively treated by giving the child some symptomatic antibiotics. You can also perform a bacterial culture of the ear secretion and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the test results. If the symptoms are mainly ear pain, consider giving some painkillers. If the child has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child develops severe conditions such as perforation of the eardrum, timely medical treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their children properly in daily life to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.