Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. Lately, she has been scratching her ear and saying it itches, with a lot of yellow earwax. Additionally, her appetite is poor, and it seems her throat is also a bit uncomfortable. How should yellow ear discharge in children with otitis media be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are common methods and medications used in the clinical treatment of pediatric otitis media. Parents can choose the appropriate medication based on their child’s symptoms. For regional symptoms, children can be given anti-inflammatory ear drops; if the child has ear pain, painkillers can also be administered in moderation. If the child has a fever, medication should be used according to the specific situation. If symptoms are severe, immediate hospital treatment is required. These are more common treatment methods. However, if the child shows symptoms of tympanic membrane perforation, timely hospital surgery is needed. Parents should pay attention to maintaining good ear cleaning and care for their children to prevent recurrence of otitis media.