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My one year old daughter had a double ear infection. wefinished the zithromax on friday. today, she woke up with a swollen eye and green slime coming out. could she besuffering from pink eye?

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Possibly: I would call the office tomorrow & discuss the symptoms with the nurse.

Answered 12/2/2012

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Not necessarily.: Could be nasal/sinus infection (bacterial) with involvement of the eye. Should be examined by md to ensure that eye swelling is the only finding (then likely pink eye/viral) versus a complication of another site of infection.

Answered 10/4/2016

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This could be...: This could be a few things. She may have picked up a new eye infection...Viral or bacterial. This also could be otitis-conjunctivitis...Which is an ear and eye infection at the same time and the antibiotic she was on would not have been adequate. Please contact your doctor with this and with any and all concerns you have. Thank you.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Many things: Is your child in day care? Around other sick kids? Keep in mind many infections are viral and will not be " cured" by antibiotics. Is your child on a bottle or pacifier? Studies suggest that these may increase the incidence of ear infections as do simple colds. The fact the eye is swollen and you describe purulent discharge from the eye is concerning. I would have the child examined asap.

Answered 4/24/2016

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