Ear Infection

Ear infections are the most common illnesses in babies and young children.

Most often, the infection affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound can’t get through all that fluid.

If your child does not yet talk, you need to look for signs of an infection:

• Tugging at ears
• Crying more than usual
• Ear drainage
• Trouble sleeping
• Balance difficulties
• Hearing problems

Often, ear infections go away on their own, but your GP or Pharmacist may recommend pain relievers. Severe infections and infections in young babies may require antibiotics, so that means a visit to your GP.

Children who get frequent infections may need surgery to place small tubes inside their ears. The tubes relieve pressure in the ears so that the child can hear again.

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