Fever and a possible ear infection
It is not uncommon for a viral upper respiratory infection, such as a cold, to be present with a fever that lasts for 24 to 48 hours. Fever that occurs on day 3 or 4 of an upper respiratory infection may be caused by an ear infection. This is especially true if your child has other symptoms, such as fussiness, sleeplessness, or decreased appetite.
Fever may be a sign of an ear infection when:
Understanding Ear Infection -- Prevention
Because bottle-fed babies are more likely to get ear infections, it is better to breast feed your infant for the first six to 12 months of life, if possible, to prevent ear infections. Remove as many environmental pollutants from your home as you can, including: Dust Cleaning fluid and solvents Tobacco smoke Also, reduce yours or your child's exposure to people with colds, and control allergies.
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- Other symptoms, such as ear discomfort, ear rubbing, or pulling at the ears, are severe or do not go away.
- Cold symptoms cleared up but other symptoms, such as fever and ear pain, are still present.
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