Question
My 3-year-old daughter has been complaining of ear pain since starting kindergarten. I noticed that the earwax is purulent and yellowish, and she has a slight fever. How should we treat her pediatric otitis media when there is yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric otitis media in clinical practice is antibiotics. Symptomatic medication can be used according to the child’s symptoms, with good effects. Parents can use regional anti-inflammatory ear drops for regional treatment, such as giving painkillers in appropriate amounts if there is ear pain, and taking antipyretic medication if there are fever symptoms. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought early. If there are repeated acute severe symptoms or if there has been a perforation of the eardrum, early surgical treatment should be considered. Parents should also pay attention to taking protective measures in their daily lives to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.