ear infection/perforation

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Registered: 03-27-2003
ear infection/perforation
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Wed, 03-31-2004 - 2:10pm
Anyone dealt with a child's ear drum perforating? DD (3) was in a lot of pain last night-she told me her left ear hurt. Motrin wouldn't even work. I took her to the pediatrician this morning and she had to remove some wax with a some pus in the affected ear.There was a little bit of blood that came out after she removed the wax. She is now on the ear drop Floxin ($42.00) a bottle!! and oral Amoxicillin. Will this cause any long term problems? Anyone with experience with this please post. Thanks, Mary
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Registered: 09-30-2003
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 7:19pm
When I was younger the same thing happened to me, it didn't effect me long term but everyone is different. I think your ped. would have told you if it would be a serious long term problem, but maybe you should contact her and see.