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How Can Ear Infection In An Infant Be Treated?

Hello my baby has ear infection plus cold,my pred prescribed antibiotics,vitamin c and eardrops and also to steam the baby to decongest her cold, but my other doc said no to the steaming but prescribe piriton syrup pls which on should I do,she 5months and two weeks, piriton or steaming..
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
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hi
thanks for posting on hcm
i would recommend avoid steaming and use piriton, baby is just 5 months better avoid steam to prevent burns or dryness as the skin will be very sensitive.
hope this is helpful.
regards
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How Can Ear Infection In An Infant Be Treated?

hi thanks for posting on hcm i would recommend avoid steaming and use piriton, baby is just 5 months better avoid steam to prevent burns or dryness as the skin will be very sensitive. hope this is helpful. regards