Most Children affected by otitis media do not yet have sufficient speech and language skills to tell someone what is bothering them. That often makes the disorder hard to detect. Parent and caregivers should watch for these common signs.
- Unusual irritability
- Difficulty sleeping
- Tugging or pulling at one or both ears
- Fluid draining from the ear
- Loss of balance
- Unresponsiveness to quiet sounds or other signs of hearing difficulty such as sitting too close to the television or being inattentive
If you notice any of these in a child, consult the doctor. The doctor can diagnose an ear infection by examining ears with special light instrument. Prompt treatment can relieve pain, cure the infection and prevent permanent hearing loss.
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