Question
My daughter is 3 years old and just started kindergarten. She has been scratching her ears, saying they are itchy, and there is yellow earwax coming out. Sometimes her ears ring, and she has a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s otitis media with purulent discharge?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose the appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms. Regional treatments, such as using anti-inflammatory ear drops, can also be combined. If the ear pain is severe, painkillers may be administered; if the child has a high fever, antipyretic medication should be used accordingly. If symptoms are severe or the eardrum is perforated, it is advisable to seek hospital treatment promptly. Parents should also pay attention to maintaining good ear hygiene and care to prevent a recurrence of otitis media.