Question
A 4-year-old girl, recently experiencing ear pain, yellow earwax discharge in the morning, tinnitus, and a slight fever. How should pediatric otitis media with yellow discharge be effectively treated?
Answer
For treating pediatric otitis media, parents can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child, conduct bacterial culture of ear secretions based on examination results, and use anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the ear pain is severe, painkillers can be appropriately administered. In cases of fever, parents can give the child antipyretic medication. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. Otitis media has a recurrent feature; if there is a tympanic membrane perforation, immediate medical attention is required. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes plenty of vegetables and fruits.