Question 1

what causes ear infections in babies?

Accepted Answer

Usually a virus: Ear infections are really common in kids and usually what happens is your little one gets a common cold virus which causes mucous and nasal congestion.  This leads to mucous and inflammation in their tiny inner ear canals.  This can cause pain, irritability and fevers.  Sometimes bacteria grow in this area too and can also cause ear infections.  Breastfeeding can sometimes prevent them!

Question 2

what are the symptoms of inner ear infection in baby?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain/fever: 1) ear pain(pulling at ears)
2) fever
3) decreased hearing
4) ear drainage

1 and 2 are most common.

Question 3

is there a way to prevent ear infections in a baby after a cold?

Accepted Answer

No smoke exposure: Ear infections are common in children following a cold. Due to the nasal congestion, the eustachian tube (connects the nose to the ear) gets clogged up, allowing fluid and infection to form beind the ear drum. The only thing you can control is smoke exposure. It leads to chronic nasal congestion which can lead to ear infections.

Question 4

are breastfed babies less prone to ear infections? why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Suckling: Breast feeding does reduce ear infections due to the force needed to nurse from a breast. This suckling helps drain eustachian tubes and is not accomplished by bottle fed babies.

Question 5

how can you tell if your 10 month old infant has an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Examination.: The only way to be sure a child has an ear infection is to look at the eardrum.  See a doc and have this done, if your child is sick, please.

Question 6

why do ear infections mostly affect babies and children?

Accepted Answer

Maturity: Ear infections are thought to result from a poorly functioning eustachain tube which connects the middle ear to the nose. As one ages the tube matures.It gets larger making it less likely to obstruct. It is this blockage that causes ear infections.In addition, it is probable that the immune systems matures, fighting the infections off more efficiently.

Question 7

do babies get fevers with ear infections?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But not always. Fevers for longer than 48-72 hrs need seen by doctor.

Question 8

are there any good ways to prevent ear infections in my infant?

Accepted Answer

Options: While you can't totally control whether your baby gets any ear infections, we do know some risk factors that tend to increase them: being exposed to cigarette smoke, bottlefeeding in a laid-down position and attending daycare are among them.  Seek your pediatrician's advice about other lifestyle choices you can make to keep your baby healthy overall.

Question 9

is a red ear a sign of an ear infection in an infant?

Accepted Answer

No: An infant typically will be irritable with possibly a preceding or current upper respiratory infection. there may it may not be fever. The inflammation is in the middle ear and tympanic membrane and this should not cause a red ear.

Question 10

how can you tell if you have ear infection? do only babies and elders get ear infections?

Accepted Answer

Pain & hearing Loss: Anyone can get an ear infection. There are three types:1) outer - very painful and ear is tender to touch 2) middle - pain in ear but outer ear not tender to touch with decreased hearing 3) inner - usually no pain at all - can cause dizziness/hearing loss.

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