Question
Dear parents, my 9-year-old daughter has been experiencing ear pain this week. Additionally, there is occasional yellow fluid discharge from her ear, along with a buzzing sound and a slight fever. How should we treat a child’s otitis media when there is yellow discharge from the ear?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media, antibiotic medications are primarily used. Symptomatic medications can be used according to the child’s symptoms, which are effective. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, using anti-inflammatory ear drops for medical treatment. If the child’s main symptom is ear pain, parents can appropriately administer painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child is accompanied by a high fever, then antipyretic medication should be used as needed. In severe cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the patient develops severe symptoms such as perforation of the eardrum, immediate hospital surgery is required. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate the symptoms.