EAR, SWIMMER'S

 

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

 

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR EAR, SWIMMER'S

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Your child looks or acts very sick.
  • Severe pain.
  • Fever.
  • Redness and swelling of outer ear.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You think your child needs to be seen.
  • Constant ear pain.
  • Yellow discharge from ear canal.
  • Blocked ear canal.
  • Swollen lymph node near ear.
  • Cause is uncertain.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns.

Parent Care at Home If

  • Swimmer's ear with no complications.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2002

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