Ear infections
This occurs when a cold, throat infection, or allergy attack causes fluid to become trapped in the middle ear.
Symptoms:
- Earache may be accompanied by a fever, a cold or a general feeling of being unwell.
Seriousness:
- Should be seen by a doctor.
Treatment:
- Give liquid paracetamol to relieve pain and fever.
- Don’t put anything in the ear, but put something warm on the ear, like a hot water bottle covered with a towel.
- Prop your child up in bed if lying down makes it worse.