Can Ibuprofen Be Taken With Antibiotics For Ear Infections?
Home Remedies
Careful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for many children with a first episode of acute otitis media. However, in some situations parents should contact their medical professional immediately:
- Seek immediate medical attention for high fever, severe pain, or other signs of complications.
- Parents of infants should contact their doctor immediately if they have any fever, regardless other...
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