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What Can Cause Infection In Infant After Inserting Grommets?
My daughter was 15 weeks premature (21 months actual now) she had grommets inserted a week ago but wakes up during the night crying, usually she will put herself back to sleep but I have noticed her pulling her ear at times and wonder if she may have an infection
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Start her on decongestant nasal drops and see..if no relief then consult specialist doctor for examination of ear...
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