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Ear infections are a common childhood ailment, but if your kid is young, they might not be able to express exactly what’s wrong with them. Today, we’ll help you learn some of the common signs of ear infections.
The most common type of ear infection is a middle ear infection. Bacteria moves up the Eustachian tube and into the middle ear. As the bacteria multiply, the middle ear fills with pus, causing pain and irritability.
If your child has an ear infection, they may show the following signs and symptoms:
Adults can get ear infections, too. Signs include:
Pediatric ear infections usually respond well to routine antibiotics treatment. That said, if a child has six or more cases in a 12-month period or has persistent fluid in the ears for three or more months, they should be evaluated by a doctor, CEENTA ENT doctor Christopher Jones, MD, said. In that case, ear tubes may be necessary.
“Ear infections are less common in adults, so if you have fullness in the ear with hearing loss, other causes are possible and evaluation by an otolaryngologist and audiologist may be wise,” Dr. Jones said.
If you or your child have any of the signs listed above and want to be checked for an ear infection, don’t hesitate to make an appointment at CEENTA.
This blog is for informational purposes only. For specific medical questions, please consult your physician. Dr. Jones practices in our Fort Mill, Lancaster, and Rock Hill offices. To schedule an appointment with him or any of our ENT doctors, call 704-295-3000. You can also schedule an appointment online or through myCEENTAchart.
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CEENTA ENT physician Christopher Tebbit, MD, appeared on WCNC's Charlotte Today on November 22nd, 2023, to discuss sinus infection symptoms and surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
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