What should I do if I think my child has an ear infection?

What should I do if I think my child has an ear infection?

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...

If you think your child has an ear infection, you should see your pediatrician or ortholaryngologist immediately. Typically, if caught early, they can be placed on antibiotics, and the ear infection usually goes away pretty rapidly. Before you get to see your physician, pain relief is probably the best thing that you can do. So Tylenol every 4 hours or every 6 hours as prescribed by the pharmacist will help to relieve the ear pain, but your child should still see the physician to get antibiotics.