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How your ENT specialist in Wayne, New Jersey can help with an ear infection.
Does your child have an ear infection? The truth is, ear infections are a common problem for children. Your ear, nose, and throat doctor can help your child feel better. Dr. Frank Kardos, ENT specialist in Wayne, NJ offers comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for both children and adults. He can help when your child has an ear infection.
Ear infections can happen to adults too, but they are far more common in children because the structures of the ear may not be fully developed. This means debris and bacteria can infiltrate the ear canal more easily, causing an ear infection.
So, how do you know if your child is suffering from an ear infection? The common signs and symptoms to watch out for include:
- Having a fever of at least 100 degrees
- Ear pain that increases when your child lies down
- Frequent pulling and tugging on the ear
- Fluid draining out from the ear
- Problems hearing and balance issues
- Headaches or loss of appetite
- Frequent crying and difficulty getting to sleep
Since adults can have ear infections too, these are some of the signs and symptoms to watch out for:
- Hearing problems
- Headaches and fever
- Ear pain and fluid draining out of the ear
If your child or adult family member has an ear infection, you can try Tylenol or ibuprofen for pain, and placing a warm, moist washcloth over the infected ear to get some relief from symptoms.
Ear infections should be seen by an ENT specialist like Dr. Kardos. He may recommend several effective treatments including antibiotics to treat the underlying infection. For children, he may suggest placing ear tubes to drain away fluid and ventilate the ear.
You or your child don’t have to suffer with an ear infection. Recovery can be fast. Just call Dr. Frank Kardos in Wayne, NJ at (973) 956-1200. Call today.