Children often get sick due to their low immunity and incomplete physical functions. Many times, parents need to pay close attention to the symptoms of illness. Some parents even find pus in their children's ears when cleaning them. So, what's the problem with pus in their children's ears?
If there is white pus in the ear, it is generally considered to be chronic suppurative otitis media or cholesteatoma otitis media. However, cholesteatoma otitis media can produce a foul odor, so it is generally easier to distinguish. If parents are worried, head CT can also be used to help rule out the cause. However, cholesteatoma otitis media can only be treated through surgery, so if detected, it is best to seek treatment early.
Chronic suppurative otitis media can be treated conservatively, but the treatment process requires finding a regular doctor at the hospital and repairing the eardrum after keeping the external auditory canal dry for three months. Generally, the eardrum will heal after repair, and there will be no more pus discharge afterwards. However, it is also important to pay attention to daily habits and maintain good health.
In addition, when parents and friends clean their children's ears, they should also be careful not to clean too deeply or with too much force to avoid puncturing the ear canal. If a foreign object enters the child's ear canal, do not blindly poke it. If it can be seen, you can use tweezers to remove it, but if it cannot be seen or there is no tool available, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment.
