Question
Dear parents, my daughter is 7 years old and has recently been experiencing pain in her ear, along with yellow earwax discharge, headache, and fever. What are the best treatment methods for children with otitis media discharging yellow fluid?
Answer
To effectively treat otitis media in children, it is advisable to choose medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance, perform bacterial culture of ear secretions, and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the results of the examination. If the main symptom is ear pain, some painkillers can be considered. If the child has a high fever, a small amount of fever-reducing medicine can be used. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Otitis media often recurs, and if there is a perforation of the eardrum, immediate treatment is required. It is recommended that parents pay attention to this disease, take their child to a doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in daily life.