You know the symptoms: Your child shakes his head, or holds and scratches his ear. His ear might appear red, feel warm to the touch, or emit a discharge. He might have low grade fever. Ear infections are a common problem with infants as well as young children. Many babies have almost chronic ear infections ...
Feline ear infections are usually easy to treat, but if they are not treated properly and promptly, the infection may become chronic, causing more problems for your cat in the long run. Knowing the signs and symptoms of ear infections will allow pet owners to obtain the prompt treatment ear infections need. Cats who have ...
Many parents of toddlers have faced hearing the dreaded phrase “ear tubes” for their little ones. These tubes, technically called middle ear ventilating tubes, are a way to open up the Eustachian tubes and can help with chronic otitis media, or ear infections. What are the Eustachian Tubes, and Why are They Important? Eustachian tubes ...
Teething and ear infections can cause babies to experience similar symptoms. The problem is the treatment is different. Understanding the difference between the two will save parents endless worry, time, money and sleep deprivation. Every baby will go through teething and most will experience ear infections; both situations can be nerve-racking for parents. Birth to ...
My husband and I have spent many nights sleeping on the couch, but not for the reason you may think. We happen to have two beautiful babies who suffer from a very common problem – frequent ear infections. My daughter, now 2, had tubes put in her ears when she was just 8 months old. ...
Earaches and ear infections are miserable, and the quicker they can be soothed, the better. While antibiotics are the typical course of action, they are not the only option. For those of us looking to avoid antibiotics, mullein oil is a time tested remedy for ear infections. The mullein plant is a tall, upright stalk ...
When I was a child, I seemed to have more than my share of ear infections. As I grew older, the infections became fewer, but no one can “outgrow” this painful medical condition. If you catch an ear infection at its onset, the chances are good that it will be healed quickly and it won’t ...
Otis Media is the term used for an ear infection. Ear infections are characterized by the swelling of the Eustachian tube. It can be accompanied by a fever, sore throat, runny nose, coughs, sinusitis and respiratory problems. Usually antibiotics are prescribed but there are other ways to treat ear infections on your own. Some common ...
Ear infections are tricky to diagnose. The Centers for Disease Prevention has recommended there be no antibiotics for ear infections unless the infection is serious and confirmed to be bacterial. Many doctors feel pressured to prescribe antibiotics when parents express concerns with their children being in pain . Most parents expect to leave the appointment ...
Most babies experience ear infection symptoms two or three times a year before the age of two making ear infections one of the most common infant illnesses. As with all infant sicknesses, it can be difficult to tell what is bothering a child too young to talk. Luckily there are a few ear infection symptoms ...
