Ear pain in children...
02/10/10 10:23
Ear pain in children can be a sign of ear infection, strep throat, teething, etc.
A quick and thorough exam will help narrow things down to an accurate diagnosis.
It is important to determine the need for antibiotics.
Over use of antibiotics increase resistance and limit their effectiveness.
Up to half or more of ear infections are viral and do not require antibiotic treatment.
Follow up exams are important as up to 70% of resolving middle ear infections continue
to have middle ear fluid that can increase the risk of a recurrent infection.
A quick and thorough exam will help narrow things down to an accurate diagnosis.
It is important to determine the need for antibiotics.
Over use of antibiotics increase resistance and limit their effectiveness.
Up to half or more of ear infections are viral and do not require antibiotic treatment.
Follow up exams are important as up to 70% of resolving middle ear infections continue
to have middle ear fluid that can increase the risk of a recurrent infection.