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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infections For 3 Year Old
Hi, My 5 month old baby has had 3 ear infections over the past 7 weeks. We have been on two rounds of amoxicillian and now are trying a different type of amoxicillian. I m worried that the antibiotics are not helping and we re headed down a bad path, I ve read that so many antibiotics can actually increase the chances of having additional ear infections? How can we prevent ear infections and are antibiotics the only remedy?
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Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to acute suppurative otitis media
For that he may require antibiotics ear drops. Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid ear piercing. For fever you can give syp acetaminophen. Keep him hydrated
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to acute suppurative otitis media
For that he may require antibiotics ear drops. Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid ear piercing. For fever you can give syp acetaminophen. Keep him hydrated
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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