{"id":1473,"date":"2022-06-24T22:39:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T22:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.fm1.dev\/?page_id=1473"},"modified":"2022-07-27T23:41:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T23:41:49","slug":"pediatric-ear-infections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/ear-problems\/pediatric-ear-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Ear Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes Ear Infections?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Ear infections occur when fluid fills the space between the eardrum and the inner ear. This happens when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked thanks to a virus or bacterium, preventing mucus and pus from draining out of the middle ear. 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A hearing test may be recommended, especially if your child has had ear infections in the past.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Are Ear Infections Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Many doctors prefer to take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to treating ear infections, especially with younger children. They often clear up on their own without the need for antibiotics or other aggressive forms of medical treatment.\"\n\n}\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-ear-infections\">What Causes Ear Infections?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ear infections occur when fluid fills the space between the eardrum and the inner ear. This happens when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked due to a virus or bacterium, which prevents mucus and pus from draining out of the middle ear. These fluids put pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-children-get-ear-infections-so-often\">Why Do Children Get Ear Infections So Often?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are especially susceptible to ear infections based on anatomy. The structure of their Eustachian tubes, which are not developed to drain fluid efficiently until <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordchildrens.org\/en\/topic\/default?id=ear-tube-insertion-for-children-161-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around age five<\/a>, makes them prone to swelling and blockages. Children who attend daycare or school and those exposed to tobacco smoke are most at risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-pediatric-ear-infection\">What Are the Symptoms of a Pediatric Ear Infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1991\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pediatric-ear-infection-symptoms-1536x1991-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1475\" title=\"pediatric-ear-infection-symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pediatric-ear-infection-symptoms-1536x1991-1.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pediatric-ear-infection-symptoms-1536x1991-1-768x996.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pediatric-ear-infection-symptoms-1536x1991-1-1185x1536.jpeg 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first sign of an ear infection may be an increase in irritability. Some children cry inconsolably. You may notice your child pulling or tugging on the ear. In addition to a painful earache that is worse when lying down, symptoms of ear infection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fluid discharge from the affected ear<\/li><li>A feeling of fullness in the ear<\/li><li>Difficulty hearing<\/li><li>Trouble sleeping<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Lack of appetite<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-a-child-s-ear-infection-diagnosed\">How Is a Child\u2019s Ear Infection Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An ear infection is easily diagnosed through an examination of your child\u2019s ears with an otoscope. If the ears appear dull or red, contain fluid behind the eardrum or pus inside the middle ear, an ear infection is likely to blame. A <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\">hearing test<\/a> may be recommended, especially if your child has had ear infections in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-are-ear-infections-treated\">How Are Ear Infections Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many ENT doctors prefer to take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to treating ear infections, especially with younger children. They often clear up on their own without the need for antibiotics or other aggressive forms of medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications like Tylenol or Motrin can manage pain (be sure to avoid giving your child aspirin, which is linked to a dangerous condition known as Reye\u2019s syndrome) or eardrops. Use a warm washcloth pressed to the ear for comforting relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the ear infection doesn\u2019t go away on its own and is due to a bacterial infection, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-text\">\r\n        <p>Call Hearing &#038; Balance Institute of Utah at for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"tel:+18018529696\" class=\"phone cta-phone-link\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M11.9 0H2.1C1.54305 0 1.0089 0.237053 0.615076 0.65901C0.221249 1.08097 0 1.65326 0 2.25L0 21.75C0 22.3467 0.221249 22.919 0.615076 23.341C1.0089 23.7629 1.54305 24 2.1 24H11.9C12.457 24 12.9911 23.7629 13.3849 23.341C13.7788 22.919 14 22.3467 14 21.75V2.25C14 1.65326 13.7788 1.08097 13.3849 0.65901C12.9911 0.237053 12.457 0 11.9 0V0ZM7 22.5C6.81639 22.4999 6.63461 22.461 6.46503 22.3856C6.29545 22.3102 6.14139 22.1997 6.01164 22.0605C5.74962 21.7794 5.60255 21.3983 5.6028 21.001C5.60292 20.8043 5.63921 20.6095 5.70958 20.4278C5.77996 20.2461 5.88305 20.0811 6.01296 19.942C6.27534 19.6613 6.63106 19.5037 7.00187 19.504C7.37267 19.5043 7.7282 19.6623 7.99022 19.9435C8.25225 20.2246 8.39931 20.6057 8.39907 21.003C8.39882 21.4003 8.25128 21.7812 7.9889 22.062C7.72653 22.3427 7.37081 22.5003 7 22.5H6.99907H7ZM11.9 17.44C11.899 17.5882 11.8436 17.73 11.7458 17.8348C11.648 17.9396 11.5157 17.999 11.3773 18H2.62453C2.48591 18 2.35297 17.941 2.25495 17.836C2.15693 17.731 2.10187 17.5885 2.10187 17.44V2.813C2.10187 2.66448 2.15693 2.52204 2.25495 2.41702C2.35297 2.312 2.48591 2.253 2.62453 2.253H11.3736C11.5119 2.25405 11.6443 2.31338 11.7421 2.41818C11.8399 2.52297 11.8953 2.6648 11.8963 2.813L11.9 17.44Z\" fill=\"#FF886D\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(801) 852-9696<\/span><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Causes Ear Infections? 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