Symptoms of otitis media in one month old infants

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After years of research, medical experts have found that cigarette smoke can cause tympanic congestion in children, leading to otitis media. In the United States, about 1 million children suffer from otitis media every year, 80% of them live with smokers. Therefore, parents should give up smoking, at least not in the room where children are often active. Let's talk about the symptoms of otitis media in infants.

Symptoms of otitis media in one month old infants

The first stage: in the early stage, that is, Eustachian tube obstruction, it is characterized by low spirits, loss of appetite, tinnitus, ear discomfort, etc., which will affect the baby's sleep and daily activities.

The second stage: the advanced stage, that is, the early stage of suppuration, is characterized by high fever, body temperature up to 39 ℃ - 40 ℃, crying restlessness, hearing loss and earache, accompanied by nausea, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, similar to cold or enteritis, which is very easy to be ignored or misdiagnosed.

The third stage: the peak period, that is, the suppurative period, is characterized by high fever and refusal to eat. In severe cases, the face is gray, hearing loss and earache radiate all around.

matters needing attention

·Avoid the baby suffering from respiratory tract infection, suffering from a cold or other respiratory infectious diseases to actively treat. · prevent the inflow of sewage when the baby takes a bath or shampoo. · don't dig your baby's ears to prevent skin infection and bacterial invasion. Don't dig your baby's ears after swimming to prevent infection. Don't squeeze your nose with both hands when blowing your nose.