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My 21 mo. old has had 7 ear infections- mostly after colds. he is not in daycare or around kids but is sick every 3/4 weeks. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Children in this age group do acquire frequent ear and respiratory illness. A detailed history would be helpful in providing further advise which is available by in box consult. If these were separate infections, prophylactic antibiotics can be considered.

Answered 3/9/2016

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A member asked:

My 21 mo. old has had 7 ear infections- mostly after colds. he is not in daycare or around kids but is sick every 3/4 weeks. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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