Question

Dear Baby, she’s only 4 years old. This week, the child told me that their ear was a bit painful, and in the morning, there was yellow earwax discharged. Also, it seems like they have little appetite and are rather weak. How should I treat otitis media in a child with yellow discharge from the ear?

Answer

The first step in treating pediatric otitis media is for parents to give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, perform ear secretion bacterial culture, and use anti-inflammatory ear drops based on the examination results. If the child’s ear pain is severe, it is recommended to provide painkillers according to the situation; if accompanied by high fever, use medication based on symptoms. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These methods are currently common treatments for otitis media. In case of tympanic membrane perforation, timely surgical treatment is required. Remind parents to pay attention to this disease, take their child to the doctor as soon as possible, and pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work in their daily lives.