OHbaby! Forums : Ear infections and how to survive! https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 08 May 2026 10:10:05 +0000 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:28:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23814 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : Ugh, big hugs and commiserations!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590586&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590586 Author: Maya
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 10:28pm

Ugh, big hugs and commiserations! I have had months and months of the gremlins being in constant pain from their ears (theirs is worst case scenario pretty much tho) and the only things that I found helped with them were regular pamol, infant nurofen when it was really bad, elevating their heads with phone books under the cot to help ease the pressure and at one stage we even resorted to Phenargan to help them sleep (it also helps dry up the fluid in the eustachean tubes).

Other than than, my advice is definitely see an ENT specialist, coz it's really tough for GP's to effectively diagnose and treat ear infections in small children as they don't have the equipment to get a good look at the ear and GP's tend to have a variety of different ideas on best treatment practise so it can be hard to know which advice to take.

Also, antibiotic drops are more effective than oral antibiotics if there is discharge from the ears, and fluid in the middle ear can cause pressure and discomfort even when there is no infection present. Fluid (glue ear) can also cause hearing problems. ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:28:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590586&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590586 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : We use a homeopathic spray called...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590389&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590389 Author: MummyFreckle
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 7:37pm

We use a homeopathic spray called Earmed by Naturopharm. Oli loves taking it, and we give it to him at the first sign he starts pulling at his ears. He has only had one infection which needed antibitoics!

]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:37:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590389&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590389 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : Have been to the docs 5 times...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590255&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590255 Author: hannibal
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 4:11pm

Have been to the docs 5 times now since the 24th of December - 2 have diagnosed as colic and then the last 2 as an ear infection - we are on the 2nd lot of antibotics (with runs this time) and this is day 3 of the 2nd lot bubs still hates taking the bottle - she is screaming. The doctor asked me yesterday want I wanted them to do!!! Finally got a hospital appointment booked for the end of the month - how long do ear infections last!! ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:11:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590255&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590255 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : Many studies have shown chiropractic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590182&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590182 Author: miss
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 1:54pm

Many studies have shown chiropractic care to be not only as helpful but actually more helpful than antibiotic use for ear infections.

i take Lily when heer ears are a bit pink (twice, both times looked at by Doctor who said they were heading towards infections) and both times an adjustment has stopped it in its tracks.

Just something to consider, especially if there are recurrent ear infections and you are open to trying something a bit alternative (especially with the long waits on public waiting lists for things like grommtis etc).]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:54:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590182&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590182 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : Antibiotics will clear up infection...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590134&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590134 Author: queenbean
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 12:43pm

Antibiotics will clear up infection but may not necessarily get rid of any middle ear fluid. If your child is getting recurrent ear infections, ask your GP for a referral to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.

]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:43:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590134&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590134 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : I&#039;ll have to ask my sister...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590105&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590105 Author: lisa85
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 12:04pm

I'll have to ask my sister when I see her tomorrow her 2 year old has had constant ear infections for about a year they haven't had a nights sleep for that long because of it Can't imagine its much fun for you. I sympathise ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:04:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590105&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590105 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : Depends on how bad it is and what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590097&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590097 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 11:55am

Depends on how bad it is and what has happened in the ear as to how long it would last.

Both my boys needed to get antibiotics after at least a day with an infection and took another day to get back to normalish. If their ear drum had burst then it took a very days to get over.

]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:55:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590097&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590097 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : I&#039;ve found one you get antibiotics...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590012&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590012 Author: Febgirl
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:42am

I've found one you get antibiotics from the doctor bubs perks up within 24 hours, and pamol will tide you all over until then! ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:42:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=590012&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#590012 <![CDATA[Ear infections and how to survive! : Has anyone got any tips on how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23814&PID=589993&title=ear-infections-and-how-to-survive#589993 Author: hannibal
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Posted: 17 January 2009 at 9:12am

Has anyone got any tips on how to survive ear infections? (How long did your bubs have one for) Thanks

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