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My 4 mo old son has always been fussy, and has been throwing seeming temper tantrums. history of ear infections and physically advanced. what to do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fussy: Have your child checked for teething and possible referred pain to the ear imitating an ear infection. If he is teething, cold teething ring help as does ibuprofen

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 1/21/2016

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