Question
My 3-year-old daughter has just started kindergarten. This week, she said her ears were itchy and painful. I noticed that sometimes there is also a yellowish liquid coming out. Additionally, she seems to have little appetite and is quite weak. How should pediatric otitis media with yellow discharge be treated?
Answer
The usual approach to treatment is to follow the doctor’s instructions, administering anti-inflammatory medications to the child. Regional medications, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops, can also be used. Painkillers may be provided based on the child’s condition, especially when the pain in the ear is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child has a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication. In serious cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe symptoms or if there has been a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease and bring their child for medical treatment as soon as possible. In addition, they should also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.