Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. These days, he has been scratching his ear and saying it itches. I noticed that the earwax is purulent and a bit yellow, and he seems to have little appetite and is rather weak. How can I treat my child’s ear infection with yellow discharge effectively?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotics are mainly used, and symptomatic medication can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which is effective. While taking medication, some regional treatments can also be carried out, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. For children with prominent earache symptoms, painkillers can be used. If the child has a particularly severe fever, some antipyretic medication should be used appropriately. If the condition is severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above are more common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospitalization for surgical treatment is required. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest time.