Otitis in infants and children: how to detect and treat?

How to detect otitis in children

Most ear infections occur when the child is not yet able to speak. That’s why it’s so important to understand if your child has an earache.

✅See if puts his hand to his ears or pulls your ears.

✅A irritability and the constant crying They are also often a symptom of ear infections in children.

✅ Also, pay attention difficulty sleeping your awkward movements – balance problems are also associated with acute otitis in children.

✅ If something comes out of your baby’s earIt means you might have an infection.

✅ Does your child not «answer» when called? Otitis in newborns can also be accompanied by hearing difficulties.

Treatment of otitis
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If your child suffers from otitis media, consult your pediatrician for appropriate treatment. In general, acute otitis media can be treated with paracetamol OR ibuprofen to relieve pain in children.

However, in some cases, an infection caused by bacteria occurs. That’s why they are there antibiotics specific substances that help fight infectious agents until they disappear, such as amoxicillin.

👉Remember to always follow the recommendations of a specialistas well as their improper use antibiotics it will make the bacteria more resistant.

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The most common treatment is with medications designed to improve symptoms of pain and fever. In newborns, these drugs and their form (in drops, suppositories or other) must always be indicated by the doctor.

​‼️Attention: Excessive use of antibiotics can lead to the emergence of resistant organisms. Therefore, try to use antibiotics as a last resort. – and always under medical prescription.

​Additionally, many antibiotics can cause adverse effects, such as diarrhea, allergies, and others. Therefore, the later the child takes an antibiotic, the better. Of course there are situations where this is necessary, but these must be decided by your doctor.

A more natural way to relieve ear pain in children is to apply a damp cloth with warm water in the ears, making sure the child is in a position with a slight vertical inclination. This will allow you to rest better.

👉Remember that the act of sucking intensifies ear pain. If your baby is breastfed, try to reduce the frequency as it can make inflammation worse. Likewise, limit pacifier use for a few days until you notice improvement.

How to prevent ear infections in children

Does your child have a tendency to suffer from ear infections? There are a few ways to prevent them.

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• avoid a accumulation of wax in the ears – cleaning your ears well will prevent them from becoming infected so easily. To do this, clean your ears with seawater-based cleaning products.
  But don’t use cotton swabs! It will only push the wax to the bottom and cause blockages;
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• Make sure your child has everything recommended vaccines for your age: not sure if they are up to date? Consult the National Vaccination Programme and clarify any doubts;
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• dry your ears – always after bathing or swimming, with a towel.