Question
Dear parents, our little girl is currently 3 years old and has recently been experiencing ear pain, yellow earwax discharge, decreased appetite, and fatigue. How should children with otitis media and yellow discharge be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are one of the commonly used methods for treating otitis media and can be selected according to the situation. Localized drug treatment is an option, which may involve using anti-inflammatory ear drops for treatment. If the main symptom is ear pain, painkillers can be considered. Additionally, if there is a fever, antipyretic medication can be taken. In case of high fever, please seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are common treatment approaches, but if symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum occur, immediate medical treatment and surgery should be sought. Parents also need to take precautions to protect their children and prevent the recurrence of otitis media.