The doctor needs to be sure that all signs of infection are gone. Finish giving your child all the medication. Do not stop medicine when the pain goes away. Pus or cloudy drainage is usually a sign that your child's eardrum is broken due to an ear infection. A hole in your child's eardrum will heal, but this should be checked by the doctor as often as necessary until healed.
Some children have one ear infection after another.
Either of these can help prevent repeated infections. Ringing and temporary loss of hearing may happen during mountain travel or when flying in an airplane during take-off and landing. Your child should chew gum and swallow frequently to prevent this. Infants should be offered a bottle or pacifier during take-off and landing. 1111 E. McDowell Rd.