Question
Dear parents, our 6-year-old daughter recently experienced ear pain, yellow fluid discharge from the ear, and a slight fever. How should we handle this situation?
Answer
The treatment of children’s otitis media can involve symptomatic medication based on the symptoms, including regional treatments such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow fluid discharge, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms; if there is severe fever, then a moderate dose of antipyretic medication is needed. If the symptoms are severe, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to common treatment methods, if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Parents should also pay attention to protecting their child’s ears to prevent recurrence of otitis media.