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i have a 4 kids ages 8 4 3 and 3 MO and the 8 Lyra old and 3 Lyra old had tubes put in last yr or so, and the 4 yr old has never had ear infections, nor dosetnt have tubes.
she was playing in her room and she came out crying loudly and holding her ear and saying that it hurts, this is the left i was wondering could she have an ear infection, or could she have shoved the ear wax up against the ear drum,
she had her finger in her ear holding it saying its beeping.
and hurts and crying a lot.
Hi Julie,
Yes, it is very possible she has an ear infection. But the only way to know for sure is to make an appointment immediately with her pediatrician for an evaluation and have him/her actually look in the ear to see what is happening. If you cannot get an immediate appointment, then you should take her to the ER before it gets worse.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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