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What Causes Runny Nose And Ear Ache In A Child?
Hello My daughter aged 3 has had a runniy nose for about a week and complained of an earache once or twice about a week or so ago, she has had no temperature and seems well in herself with a good appitite, however, i have noticed an odd smell which i am unsure if its is the mucus from her nose or possibly her breath, do you think she may need antibiotics even though there is no temperature and she seems otherwise happy.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Hi,
If runny nose persisted for 1 week and is foul smelling, this may suggest bacterial rhinitis(especially if the discharge is purulent/yellowish) and may need antibiotic therapy even if afebrile, to prevent progression to sinusitis or other complications. Kindly discuss with your doctor.
Ear ache is common in cold, and is due to eustachian tube dysfunction. It will resolve once infection is settled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK
If runny nose persisted for 1 week and is foul smelling, this may suggest bacterial rhinitis(especially if the discharge is purulent/yellowish) and may need antibiotic therapy even if afebrile, to prevent progression to sinusitis or other complications. Kindly discuss with your doctor.
Ear ache is common in cold, and is due to eustachian tube dysfunction. It will resolve once infection is settled.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK
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