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How To Treat Ear Infections?
We came back from the swimming at the lake yesterday with my 4 yr old daughter. Today she is very fatigued and running a high fever. This happened two weeks ago after we took her to swim in the ocean. We took her to the Dr last time and they told us her left ear looked red and gave her antibiotics. She didnt complain then or this time about her ear hurting her. What else could be the problem other than an ear infection or can she be having an ear infection with out it causing her pain? What can I do to treat or prevent this from happening
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be ear infection. Yes, initial stages of ear infection there won't be any fever or pain and as it progress they can appear.
This is common in children because of short and wide eustachian tube. This is a tiny tube which connects the inside ear with back of nose. So any upper respiratory and nose infections could easily spread to ear.
Take care when she gets cold or upper respiratory infection and get it treated without delay.
Avoid ice creams and refrigerated foods.
Continue antibiotics and analgesics as adviced by your doctor
She will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish her a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be ear infection. Yes, initial stages of ear infection there won't be any fever or pain and as it progress they can appear.
This is common in children because of short and wide eustachian tube. This is a tiny tube which connects the inside ear with back of nose. So any upper respiratory and nose infections could easily spread to ear.
Take care when she gets cold or upper respiratory infection and get it treated without delay.
Avoid ice creams and refrigerated foods.
Continue antibiotics and analgesics as adviced by your doctor
She will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish her a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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