Health Tip: Symptoms of Ear Infection in Children

2007/05/04

Painful swallowing is a common sign

Here are some of the common warning signs of an ear infection in children of various ages:

• Pain or discomfort in the ear, indicated by touching or pulling at the ear in a younger child.
• Pain while lying down, chewing or sucking, which may lead to reduced appetite or difficulty sleeping.
• Fluid draining from the ear.
• Difficulty hearing.
• Fever, dizziness, nausea