Ear Pain
Health Encyclopedia: Ear Infections Diagnosis
Diagnosis
The doctor should be sure to ask the parent if the child has had a recent cold, flu, or other respiratory infection. If the child complains of pain or has other symptoms of otitis media, such as redness and inflammation, the doctor should rule out any other causes. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Otitis media with effusion. OME is commonly confused with acute otitis media. It must be ruled out because it does not respond to antibiotics.
- Dental problems (such as t...
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