Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Ear Infections in Kids

Ensure your children receive expert treatment for ear infections in Sparta Township, NJ, by working with Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Meskin, Dr. Capozzoli, Renee Thomas, APN, and Joe Larena, APN of Skylands Pediatrics.

What Are the Signs Your Child Has an Ear Infection?

Ear infections are common problems for kids. Children are more susceptible to these infections because they have weaker immune systems and smaller Eustachian tubes that don’t always drain fluids properly. Poor hygiene habits also contribute to the prevalence of ear infections among children.

Keeping your children completely safe from ear infections would be ideal, but that’s not always possible. The next best thing you can do is keep an eye out for the symptoms of an ear infection. Monitor your children’s condition so you can pick up on any significant changes and enlist the aid of a pediatrician if necessary.

Lingering ear pain is the symptom most commonly associated with an ear infection. Your children may unwittingly show their discomfort by constantly pulling on their ears.

Kids may also have difficulty sleeping due to ear infections. The pain caused by an ear infection may intensify while the affected person is lying down. That may explain why your children cannot sleep.

An ear infection may also affect your child’s hearing. You may also notice some fluid drainage upon inspecting your children's ears. Don’t forget to check your children’s temperatures if you think they have ear infections, which can cause fever.

Changes in your children’s behaviors are also potential symptoms of ear infections. Kids struggling with ear infections usually become fussier and cry more. They may also pass on eating or engaging in other activities because their ears hurt.

Address your children’s ear infections in Sparta Township, NJ, after contacting Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Meskin, Dr. Capozzoli, Renee Thomas, APN, and Joe Larena, APN of Skylands Pediatrics.

How Will a Pediatrician Treat Your Child’s Ear Infection?

Upon confirming that your child has an ear infection, our pediatrician can begin treatment. Do note that treatment for ear infections is often unnecessary. Instead of treating the infection, the pediatrician may tell you to take your child home for rest. Taking this conservative approach may make future infections easier to treat. A pediatrician may also prescribe painkillers so your child can easily get over the infection.

Waiting out a more severe ear infection is not an option. Those infections must be treated with antibiotics. Make sure your child takes the antibiotics as directed to ensure a full recovery.

Dial 973-729-2197 and speak to Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Meskin, Dr. Capozzoli, Renee Thomas, APN, and Joe Larena, APN of Skylands Pediatrics to arrange treatment for your child’s ear infection in Sparta Township, NJ.