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Ear Infections?

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louisse28 · 09/11/2004 21:34

My 19 month toddler son has had a cold on and off for about 3 weeks. He started having a temperature about 5 days ago, and after taking him to A&E was told that he had a 'pinky' eardrum. The doctor said that he probably has an ear infection, and gave me antibiotics. How long will they take to work, as I hate seeing him in distress?

OP posts:
codswallop · 09/11/2004 21:35

um 2 days really
give ibuporfen and paracetemol

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louisse28 · 09/11/2004 21:35

I appreciate this might seem a silly question, but I am a first time mum.....

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codswallop · 09/11/2004 21:36

the tip with ear infections if htat if you press the inside bit ont eoutside of hteir ear IYSWIM and they howl its ears

lou33 · 09/11/2004 21:47

Agree with coddy, you should see an improvement after 2 days.

Coddy, top tip!

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