Question
A 3-year-old girl, who has just started kindergarten, is experiencing ear pain and yellowish fluid discharge from her ear, accompanied by headaches and fever. How should otitis media with yellow discharge in children be treated?
Answer
For effective treatment of otitis media, it is recommended to choose medication with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance to treat symptoms. In severe cases, regional treatment can be combined, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops. When the child has severe ear pain, painkillers can be used in moderation; if accompanied by high fever, fever-reducing medication is necessary. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible, especially for those with multiple acute attacks or perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment should be performed. During the treatment period, precautions should be taken to keep warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms due to colds.