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What Causes Fever With Ear Infections In Infants?
My 18 month old had a temp 103-104 over the weekend. No other symptoms but irritable and sleepy. I treated the temps with Tylenol and Ibuprofen. The last couple of days he is very sweaty and has cool skin. Should I be concerned? He has has 3 ear infections in the last couple of months.
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Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Recurrent ear infections are common if the middle ear is affected.
The ear infection is triggered by cold and throat infection as the middle ear is connected through Eustachian tube to the Pharynx.
This is a serious condition and prompt treatment under the guidance of a ENT specialist.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Recurrent ear infections are common if the middle ear is affected.
The ear infection is triggered by cold and throat infection as the middle ear is connected through Eustachian tube to the Pharynx.
This is a serious condition and prompt treatment under the guidance of a ENT specialist.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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