Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think your child has ear pain? See evaluating pain in a child.
See significance of ear pain if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think your child has severe ear pain?
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think your child still has moderate ear pain after more than 12 hours of home treatment?
You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you think your child has had continuous mild ear pain for 24 to 48 hours?
Yes Do you think your child has had mild ear pain that comes and goes for 1 week or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 13, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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