Ear Problems And Injuries, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms
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You have answered Yes to:Do you still have symptoms after 48 hours of treatment with antibiotics?
See significance of treatment with antibiotics if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Note: If you answer Yes to any of the following questions, call your doctor to discuss a possible change in medicine or reevaluation. An appointment may not be necessary.
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Are your symptoms the same or worse after 48 hours of treatment with antibiotics?
Do you have redness, swelling, or pain behind or around the ear?
Do you have a new skin rash?
Do you have diarrhea?
Do you have nausea or vomiting that keeps you from taking fluids or your antibiotics?
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: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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