My son has had 12 ear infections and he is only 15 months old, I think that the one that he was just recently diagnosed with was one that wont go away. He is now being treated with Amoxil he was just at the doc about 3 weeks ago with one. They are not severe but are enough to keep him and I awake at night. Does anyone know how many must be had before tubes are put in. We have an appoinment with the ENT on Monday, but I am wondering if they will want to put tubes in or wait a while longer.....
2006-12-06 06:51:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
the ENT doc probably won't wait. doesn't it suck the our peds will try and try and try before referring us anywhere else. my niece had the worst earaches from almost birth til she was over 2 and then finally my sis in law demanded a referral. just make sure you tell the doc that your son has had 12 ear infections good luck and don't worry the procedure is totally worth it!
2006-12-06 07:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Lori C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok Drs will tell you there is nothing relating it but teething can sometimes cause ear infections. And during the first 18 months they do a lot of that. On thing that helped with my son was a product called teething tablets. They are made by Hylands and Little Teethers and help with inflamation way better than pain relievers. They are a homeopathic remedy and melt in a babys mouth quickly enough to be safe for infants.
Also just my opinion, but wait on the tubes if you can. My son (who is now 8) had tonsils and adnoids removed when he was 2 and it was the swollen adnoids causing the fluid in his ears. I think in the last few years Drs think tubes are the only way and jump right into them. And once you get them you have to be really careful swimming or in the tub not to get any water in his ear. See if there aren't other choices to consider.
At the ENT be sure to have your sons hearing tested comprehensively too. If he has constantly had fluid in his ears he may be suffering from hearing loss and that can delay speech developement.
Good Luck
2006-12-06 07:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by micheletmoore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 05:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've actually done extensive research on tubes or tympanostomy tubes as they're called in the medical journals. I'm not sure of the exact requirements needed to qualify for them because it depends on whether or not your child had "severe" or "mild" infections and then at what frequency. According to most studies done (usually with children who have frequent infections over the first year of life) getting tubes showed no extra protection against hearing loss. However the same studies stated that there was a marked improvement in behavior and usually an improvement of frequency as well. The improvement in behavior is generally do to a decrease in pain which obviously would make them sweeter of temprament. Ok that's the pertinent info from the medical community. From my family's experience however...there is NO reason not to get them pronto! Every single one of my cousins (and there are many lol) have had serious ear infections and all except one had tubes for at least a year. I have one cousin who went through 3 sets that lasted her until she was 14. I have another who as an adult had another bout of ear infections and had to have a skin graft from his neck onto his ear drum to prevent serious hearing loss. Tubes were a life saver for all of my aunts and uncles and my own mother. I hope you figure out the best course of action for your son. I hope he gets better and good luck with whatever you choose to do!
2006-12-06 07:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a set number but I think it sounds like you guys have suffered enough! Too many ear infections can lead to permanent hearing loss. My little used to be sick all the time (mostly from ear infectious), she had tubes put in a few months ago and it has been so great! I haven't had to miss a day of work because of her illness since! Good luck!
2006-12-06 07:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by angelbelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its great that he has an appointment with the ENT... There is a higher chance that they will put the tubes in his ears this visit.
Some other things to consider... what may be causing them?
Sometimes the ear canals are tilted not allowing the ears to drain normally.
Sometimes a child is allergic to something in the environment and it causes post nasal drip that may not be all that noticed... My daughter was allergic to cats and dogs.
If he drinks bottles/cups laying down.
I am not too sure about smoking and what they claim as a link either but I do not smoke so I wouldn't know anything about that.
2006-12-06 07:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had his tubes put in round 18 months. Just be sure to get them removed about 7 or 8 months from when they get them put in. I did not my son has had even more ear infections and has went part deaf they dont tell you the horror stories of these tubes
2006-12-08 03:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by Helena H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is tubes, my son went through the same thing, we have had two sets of tubes and adnoids removed, his ears still drained with the tubes and sinus infections did not go away until I started him on a good multivitamin, and some nutritions smoothies that i was using for weightloss. also put him on a vit. called schanzdra plus that is a powerful antixoident, he has been sinus infection free since starting that regiment.
2006-12-06 07:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by duggies341 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will be scheduled for surgery asap. My son is almost 6( will be in two weeks) and has had tubes 3 times already. It's the best thing they can do. Another thing, put ear plugs in his eare whenever he takes a bath. The water just acumulates there, that's one reason why he gets infections.
2006-12-06 07:01:40 · answer #9 · answered by Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your son been screened to see what is causing the infections, bacteria or viruses?
My husband has gotten viral ear infections his whole life, but now they can treat viral ear infections. They should take samples from his ears, nose, and throat to be cultured.
2006-12-06 07:33:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋