The antibiotic should make your child feel better within two or three days. However, to cure the infection, it is very important to give your child all the antibiotic that has been prescribed. The majority of ear infections are not serious and heal well. In some children, the ear infection causes fluid to collect in the middle ear. The fluid may last for as long as three months.
Most children get better without any medical treatment and their hearing improves.
Your child will have fewer ear infections if he is not around large groups of children, and if he is not exposed to secondhand smoke. If you suspect your child has an ear infection, contact your physician. Your physician will have to examine the child's ears to make the diagnosis. Keep in mind that ear infections usually get better with antibiotics, but it is important to take all of the medication prescribed. In addition, complications may occur.