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Ways To Treat Ear Infection In Babies

By Debdatta Mazumder

Being parents is not an easy task. That little one who changes your world with its giggles and expressions can also become ill and irritated for several reasons. The most difficult part is to understand there problem.

They can’t talk, so you find it hard whether they are having stomach pain or anything other is happened. They only cry, nag and that make you more tensed. Now, in such situation, it is not simple to understand if your little angel has any ear infections.

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Though mothers can understand everything about their babies, they also sometime get confused that what is the actual problem. Ear infection is such a trouble that irritates babies at least once. Specifically, at the time of weather change and beginning of the winter is a risky period for them.

So, you need to know the symptoms of ear infection in babies. Also knowing the symptoms are not enough; be aware how to treat ear infection in babies.

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Now, why do babies suffer from ear infection? There is an organ named Eustachian tubes which connects the backside of the throat and the eardrums. When these tubes get blocked, it can’t drain fluid and babies get infection in their ears. What are the symptoms of ear infection in babies?

To Treat Ear Infection In Babies

Pain
Have you noticed that your toddler tug at his/her ear several times? Then he/she must be suffering from some ear problem. They can’t tell you that they are having pain but they will bang their head on floor. Never delay to consult pediatrician.

Staying Awake
One of the most important symptoms of ear infection in babies. They won’t sleep as a pressure build in ears and create immense pain. So, watch if they having any problem of sleeping.

Any Excretion From Ears
Have a careful look if any kind of green, yellow or red fluid comes out of your babies’ ears. This means the eardrums have split and the fluid comes out. It may make you worry, but proper medication cures it completely.

To Treat Ear Infection In Babies

Fever
Among several symptoms of ear infection in babies, this is one. If your baby has ear infection, he/she will inevitably suffer from fever. Depending on the seriousness of infection, the temperature may touch 104 degree centigrade. This means babies’ immunity system tries to overcome the infection.

Hearing Problem
The fluid blocked the path and your baby may have trouble to hear. Don’t worry. Take him/her to doctor and after proper medication this problem will not exist at all.

Lacks Of Appetite
Babies tend to avoid food whenever they feel unwell. Now, having a constant irritation in ears make them away from having any food. So, if you find they’re not eating well, consult doctor.

To Treat Ear Infection In Babies

Here are the symptoms of ear infection in babies. Now, you also know how to treat ear infection in babies. In case of babies, never take any risk and consult the pediatrician. If your baby has ear infection, the physician will prescribe antibiotics so that it cures from inside.

Before prescribing, they will check if the baby is allergic to any kind of medicines. Never skip the course as it can bring back the infection again. Generally, the healing process starts within two-three days after having antibiotic. If not, give your physician a call. This is a process how to treat ear infection in babies. But you need to take certain precaution so that the cute one doesn't get the trouble again. So, follow certain rules to treat such infections.

To Treat Ear Infection In Babies

Breast Feeding
There is nothing comparable to the advantages of breast feeding. It builds the immune system of the kid stronger and the swallowing system helps not to enter milk in the Eustachian tube.

Don’t Smoke
This is very important to maintain. Never smoke near the kid as the puffs can damage its respiratory system and also cause ear infection with other problems. If you’re nursing your child, stay away from smoking and drinking.

Feeding Position
If you feed your baby while he/she is lying down, some amount of milk can slip into its Eustachian tubes and create blockage. Always tilt its head a little bit and feed.

Story first published: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 14:52 [IST]
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