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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Ear Infection

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2015

Question: I have a grandson who had P-tube For frequent ear infection when he was 1 1/2 years old,now he is 2 years old but has ear infection rt. ear after he took a swim with mom from the swimming pool ? His symptoms are fever,loss of appetite and tenderness on rt. ear;cries when dried his hair from bath towel. Has been started on Augmentin 3 days ago,but he remains to have same symptoms. What can you advice ? thank you

Sorry,not ophthalmologist but ear specialist.Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query; and suggest you that your baby needs some more medicine with Augmentin.
1. Syrup Fexofenadine twice a day.
2. Feeding in sitting position to prevent infection in eustachian tube.
3. Avoid putting ear bud or water or oil in the ear.

Please consult your treating doctor for a prescription for the above mentioned medications.

Thanks

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