What ear infection symptoms do children and teens experience?

What ear infection symptoms do children and teens experience?

Jason Hamilton (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon) gives expert video advice on: What is an ear infection?; What ear infection symptoms do children and teens experience?; What activities should I avoid if I have an ear infection? and more...

Older children and teens, when they have an otitis media, typically don't have fever but they will have ear pain. They're usually able to communicate that to you more. The first sign of an ear infection is usually pain. If otitis media is left unchecked, it will eventually develop into a fever, and other symptoms such as fatigue or throat pain, as the infection spreads.