Ear Problems And Injuries, Age 11 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you think your child has ear pain? See evaluating pain in a child.
See significance of ear pain if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Do you think your child has severe ear pain?
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Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Do you think your child still has moderate ear pain after more than 12 hours of home treatment?
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You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Do you think your child has had continuous mild ear pain for 24 to 48 hours?
Do you think your child has had mild ear pain that comes and goes for 1 week or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | February 13, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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