A 41-year-old member asked:
how do you prevent your child from getting more ear infections?
2 doctor answers
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Lifestyle audit: Infants are prone to ear infections & grow out of that tendency with age. Your best basic plan is to avoid the aggravating exposures that increase their risks. Air irritants like smoke, perfumes, cleaning fumes, house dust, carpet cleaners, perfumed candles, etc. May be tolerated by adults but increase otitis frequency in infants.Allowing baby to lay flat while taking a bottle can increase risk.
Answered on Apr 25, 2012
Dr. Kevin Windisch answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Avoid smoke: Avoidance of second hand smoke, avoidance of pacifiers and baby bottles all help. Make sure that your child is up to date with prevnar-13 vaccination to further decrease ear infection risks.
Answered on May 17, 2012
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Airway inflammation: Since ear infections begin with inflammation in the upper airway (nose and throat), parents should avoid situations that may lead to inflammation. The ... Read More
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Dr. John Munshower answered
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Be healthy and clean: Sometimes we can do everything in our power to keep infections under control, but children may still be prone to getting them. Keep clean, avoid seve ... Read More
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Yes: I've known a few kids to respond to this. This is not a scientific answer i'm giving you, but i've seen several occasions where children appeared to ... Read More
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Ear drops: Only if you have an outer ear infection, also know as swimmer's ear. Then you must keep it dry or it will get worse. Antibiotic ear drops can help cl ... Read More
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