Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. This week, she’s been tugging at her ear, saying it itches. I found the earwax to be purulent and slightly yellow. She has poor appetite and a sore throat. How should I treat her otitis media with purulent discharge?
Answer
For pediatric otitis media, you can first give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. You can use local anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment if the ear pain is severe. Consider painkillers if necessary. If there is a fever, you can take antipyretic medication, and it is recommended to seek medical attention early if the fever is high. For severe conditions like perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. At the same time, pay attention to giving your child appropriate diet and rest to help with recovery.