Ear Infections in Kids (0-5 Years)
About a quarter of infants have at least one ear infection before their 1st birthday. And while some kids struggle with ear infections more than others, 5 out of 6 children will have at least one ear infection by their 3rd birthday. In this class, you’ll learn how to identify the symptoms of both ear infections and swimmer’s ear, so you can seek the appropriate treatment and make your child comfortable and get them feeling better.
Covered in this class
- The common symptoms of an ear infection
- When to call the doctor
- How to treat ear infections at home
- Ear infection prevention strategies
- Symptoms and treatment for swimmer’s ear
Lessons
Introduction
1:36
What is an Ear Infection?
1:18
Symptoms
1:19
When to Call Your Doctor
1:17
Treating An Ear Infection at Home
1:00
Preventing Ear Infections
1:31
Swimmer's Ear
1:50
Closing Thoughts
1:21
Handouts
A Guide to Swimmer's Ear
Ear Infections Key Takeaways
Meet the instructor
Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI, is a Med-Peds trained Pediatric Hospitalist in Boston. He cares for children admitted to the hospital and supports their families upon discharge. He’s also an instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Chase attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned a Master's in Biomedical Informatics from HMS.
Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI
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