Follow-up after infection

marbles · 06-28-2015, 02:25 PM

how important is it? My 3.5 year old (and two others in the family) had an ear/eye/sinus infection. His follow-up is coming up (the baby's follow-up is her 6 month check so we will be there anyway) but his infection is cleared. He has no signs at all of anything lingering. He's been off his antibiotic for four days now. How important is the checkup after?

greengirl19 · 06-28-2015, 02:34 PM

If you are going to be there anyways, it doesn't hurt. But it's probably just to make sure things actually cleared up and you finished the antibiotics as directed. Since you did I wouldn't make it a high priority personally

Aerynne · 06-28-2015, 03:16 PM

I have never done follow-up for ear infection. If it gets bad again, I'd go in again. And if you don't schedule for the older child but happen to have him in there anyway along for the ride with l'il sis, perhaps the doctor will take a look without a specific appointment.

But even if not, I do not think you need the appointment. You figured out he had the infection the first time- you will figure it out if it comes back.

marbles · 06-28-2015, 04:36 PM

Thanks! That's what I was thinking, I really didn't want to go back to the office and wait just to have her look in his ear and say "yep he's better! Bye!"

Aerynne · 06-28-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by marbles

Thanks! That's what I was thinking, I really didn't want to go back to the office and wait just to have her look in his ear and say "yep he's better! Bye!"

Yeah, or pay a co-pay for that and have the Dr. charge your insurance $140 for a 60 second check? That's what gets me!

OnAMission · 06-28-2015, 08:17 PM

They are mostly checking to make sure everything is clear. It is possible for the infection to clear, but fluid may remain for awhile yet. If the fluid doesn't clear after a couple months it can cause hearing problems. Ds1 had fluid in his ears pretty much continuously from last October until a week ago. It finally cleared and his hearing returned to normal, but it was a problem for awhile. His last infection was in March

mamacat · 06-29-2015, 07:50 AM

I agree tht if going to go for the baby 6 month would ask ped to take a quick look if he is friendly that way

Little Forest · 06-29-2015, 09:23 AM

I wouldn't take him for a follow-up in that case. I am curious, even if there is fluid in the eyes that remains, do they *do* anything about it?

OnAMission · 06-29-2015, 09:47 AM

If the fluid is in both ears and affecting hearing and doesn't improve in three months, then they would consider putting tubes to prevent speech problems. If the fluid is only in one ear and affecting hearing and remains for four months, then they would consider tubes as well. Ds1 cleared, finally, after chiropractic care, but we were days from getting tubes for him.

It is just something to be aware of. We had never had any issues, and I always thought the follow ups were annoying myself. If you are going anyway and they would be willing to just do a quick peek, then that is what I would do.

06-28-2015, 02:25 PM	#1
marbles Rose Garden Our Family Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,047	Follow-up after infection how important is it? My 3.5 year old (and two others in the family) had an ear/eye/sinus infection. His follow-up is coming up (the baby's follow-up is her 6 month check so we will be there anyway) but his infection is cleared. He has no signs at all of anything lingering. He's been off his antibiotic for four days now. How important is the checkup after? __________________ Mary K wife to Daniel for 16 years mom to 13 year old the Girl and 11 year old the Boy and 8 year old Tiny Almost always posting from my phone.

06-28-2015, 02:34 PM	#2
greengirl19 Rose Trellis For G Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: close but not close enough to the beach Posts: 2,806	Re: Follow-up after infection If you are going to be there anyways, it doesn't hurt. But it's probably just to make sure things actually cleared up and you finished the antibiotics as directed. Since you did I wouldn't make it a high priority personally __________________ Wife to V since 5/19/07 my hard workin man Mom to G since 8/10/09 my crazy 10 yo Z since 9/10/13 my wild thing 6 yo Surprise! N born 2/8/16 terrific 4 yo my help comes from the Lord above

06-28-2015, 03:16 PM	#3
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Follow-up after infection I have never done follow-up for ear infection. If it gets bad again, I'd go in again. And if you don't schedule for the older child but happen to have him in there anyway along for the ride with l'il sis, perhaps the doctor will take a look without a specific appointment. But even if not, I do not think you need the appointment. You figured out he had the infection the first time- you will figure it out if it comes back. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

06-28-2015, 04:36 PM	#4
marbles Rose Garden Our Family Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,047	Re: Follow-up after infection Thanks! That's what I was thinking, I really didn't want to go back to the office and wait just to have her look in his ear and say "yep he's better! Bye!" __________________ Mary K wife to Daniel for 16 years mom to 13 year old the Girl and 11 year old the Boy and 8 year old Tiny Almost always posting from my phone.

06-28-2015, 08:17 PM	#6
OnAMission Rose Trellis Formerly kdhfly Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,760	Re: Follow-up after infection They are mostly checking to make sure everything is clear. It is possible for the infection to clear, but fluid may remain for awhile yet. If the fluid doesn't clear after a couple months it can cause hearing problems. Ds1 had fluid in his ears pretty much continuously from last October until a week ago. It finally cleared and his hearing returned to normal, but it was a problem for awhile. His last infection was in March __________________ DH and four along for our crazy ride The greater the difficulty the greater the glory - Cicero

06-29-2015, 07:50 AM	#7
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Follow-up after infection I agree tht if going to go for the baby 6 month would ask ped to take a quick look if he is friendly that way __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

06-29-2015, 09:23 AM	#8
Little Forest Rose Garden Rich in girls. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth hills, Australia Posts: 6,914	Re: Follow-up after infection I wouldn't take him for a follow-up in that case. I am curious, even if there is fluid in the eyes that remains, do they do anything about it? __________________ A traditional Catholic mamma ISFJ, DYT Type 2/1, Steiner-inspired mother to: Sweet Pea-DD1, Jan 04, 1/4 Tiger Lily-DD2, Jan 06, 2/1 Buttercup-DD3, Feb 08, 2/4 Dandelion-DD4, Nov 10, 2/3 Honeysuckle-DD5 March 13, 2/4 And there is DH too, ISTJ, DYT 4/2, I think!

06-29-2015, 09:47 AM	#9
OnAMission Rose Trellis Formerly kdhfly Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,760	Re: Follow-up after infection If the fluid is in both ears and affecting hearing and doesn't improve in three months, then they would consider putting tubes to prevent speech problems. If the fluid is only in one ear and affecting hearing and remains for four months, then they would consider tubes as well. Ds1 cleared, finally, after chiropractic care, but we were days from getting tubes for him. It is just something to be aware of. We had never had any issues, and I always thought the follow ups were annoying myself. If you are going anyway and they would be willing to just do a quick peek, then that is what I would do. __________________ DH and four along for our crazy ride The greater the difficulty the greater the glory - Cicero Last edited by OnAMission; 06-29-2015 at 09:53 AM.

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