Question
My daughter is 4 years old, and recently she told me her ear is a bit painful. Sometimes in the morning, there is also yellow fluid coming out. At the same time, her appetite is not good, and her throat is uncomfortable. How should we treat yellow discharge in children with otitis media?
Answer
The treatment method involves providing symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. You can conduct a bacterial culture of ear secretions and use anti-inflammatory ear drops according to the test results. If the child’s ear pain is severe, you can also use a moderate amount of painkillers. If the child has a fever, parents can give the child fever-reducing medication. If the condition is serious, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Otitis media has the characteristic of recurrent attacks, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, it should be treated promptly. Parents should also take precautions to protect their children daily to prevent otitis media from recurring.