What should be given to an infant for ear infection causing fever?
Patient: Hi ...I have a 16 month old with an ear infection, nausea/vomiting, fever (100.9 - 104.9) was seen on the 1/19 by Dr. was prescribed Augmentin 250mg TIB. Tylenol allergy also allergic reaction to flu vaccine. Administering ibuprophen Q4-6 hrs. refusing fluids. Some glanular swelling in odd places of the neck...I m assuming glandular??? I feel the inflammation is to low on the sides of the neck...they are not fixated..feel more cyst like... any suppositories OTC for the nausea/fever? Doctor: Hi,  From the history, it seems your child has upper respiratory tract infection. The glandular swelling is probably reactive lymphadenitis, which settles as infection subsides. As you have already started on oral antibiotics, continue and complete the course as advised by your pediatrician. If it is a bacterial infection, it should respond to antibiotics.   If viral infection, can give brufen every 8th hourly or meftal if not reponding. Consult your pediatrician before starting this drugs. Tepid sponging with warm water may help little bit. Keep your child well hydrated, by giving plenty of oral fluids.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician