A member asked:

My 10 month old keeps pulling at her left ear for the last couple days. could she have an ear infection or just be from teething ?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Common mannerism: This is a common question that peds receive If it's not associated with other symptoms such as fever, a recent cold, or irritability, I would advise watching and waiting. If it is associated with poor sleeping, then you could get it checked

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal habit: I spend a great deal of time looking into ears for worried moms. Without other symptoms like fever it almost never is an ear infection.

Answered 3/26/2017

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