Frequent sore throats, with or without a runny nose and cough. Three or more ear infections in a year. Action to take Consult your pediatrician who will examine the child and may perform diagnostic tests. Your pediatrician will recommend a plan to treat the symptoms and help prevent future bouts. Action to take Consult your pediatrician who will evaluate the child, perform diagnostic tests, and recommend treatment according to the results.
Possible cause is Chronic middle-ear infection.
Action to take Consult your pediatrician who will evaluate the child and prescribe treatment. If attacks are recurrent and severe, your pediatrician may order diagnostic tests. Possible cause is Cystic fibrosis or other condition requiring diagnosis and treatment. Action to take Consult your pediatrician who will examine the child and perform diagnostic tests. Possible cause is Blood disorder or other condition requiring diagnosis and treatment.