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2 Year Old Kid Had Grommets Put In Both Ears & Got Some Infection Like Puss Coming Out. What Treatment Would You Suggest For Him ?
Good day, my 2 year old grandson had grommets put in both ears last year november. Now both his ears has infection and the puss is coming out. we only give him deselex for his sinus . He is still on the bottle can is be caused of lying and drinking. what would you suggest us to do. Thanks Barbara
Wed, 23 Mar 2011
1. His ear infection will have to be examined and treated by your local ENT physician.
2. The Eustachian Tube which connects the ear to the nose in an infant is shorter, wider and more horizontal than in an adult. Therefore any infection in the upper airway can easily enter the ears. Ensure that during feeding time, his head is held high and do not feed while lying down.
2. The Eustachian Tube which connects the ear to the nose in an infant is shorter, wider and more horizontal than in an adult. Therefore any infection in the upper airway can easily enter the ears. Ensure that during feeding time, his head is held high and do not feed while lying down.
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