FAQs About Ear Infections

How your pediatrician in Sacramento, CA, can help when your child has an ear infection

When you have a child, it’s easy for your child to be constantly exposed to bacteria. Some of the bacteria can get into your child’s ears, causing an ear infection. Your pediatrician can help your child get relief from an ear infection. The pediatricians at Timberlake Pediatrics in Sacramento, CA, provide comprehensive medical services for children, including treatment of an ear infection.

When you are a parent, it’s a great idea to know some facts about ear infections. These are a few frequently asked questions about ear infections:

Why Are Children More Prone to Ear Infections?

The structures including the ear canal are much smaller and less developed than those of an adult. Bacteria, dirt, and debris can easily clog a child’s ears, causing an ear infection.

What Are Some Signs and Symptoms of an Ear Infection?

Your child may have an ear infection if you notice your child is:

• Fussy and crying
• Tugging or pulling at their ear
• Having trouble hearing sounds and responding
• Feverish and having trouble sleeping
• Having problems with balance
• Draining fluid out of an ear

What Can I Do To Help My Child Feel Better?

There are a few steps you can take at home to help your child feel better. You can try:

• Giving your child a children’s pain reliever like Children’s Tylenol
• Placing a warm, moist washcloth over your child’s ear
• Having your child rest and avoid activity

What Will a Pediatrician Do To Help With an Ear Infection?

Your pediatrician will recommend an antibiotic regimen to be taken for 7 to 10 days. Eardrops are another common treatment to help with an ear infection. For severe, recurring ear infections, your pediatrician may recommend placing tubes in your child’s ears to help with drainage, increase air flow to your child’s ears, and prevent infections.

To find out more about the signs, symptoms and treatment of an ear infection, talk with the experts. Call the pediatricians at Timberlake Pediatrics in Sacramento, CA. You can reach them in the office by calling (916) 688-5040, so call now.