<human>: my 13 month baby boy has been diagnosed with glue ear doctor gave me handy tips like drops and cotton wool in ears at bath time to help him along until his actual hearing test however my baby cries alot and we dont think its just the pain and frustration of his ears but a little spoiled any advice?
<bot>: Glue ear or medically speaking : Otis media with effusion causes discomfort and serious delay in language or speak if it causes conductive hearing loss, so the discomfort is real and crying episodes are due to this illness however, there are new guidelines for the treatment of such conditions published by the American Academy of Pediatrics , one of them is performing a hearing test if the has been more than 3 months of the problem, and if the child shows any abnormality then becomes a candidate for tympanostomy, which is a simple procedure which involves making a hole of ear Chat Doctor. Antibiotic therapy is of a little benefit here, the usage of it has special circumstances. You can ease the nights by paracetamol suppositories waiting for the hearing test I hope this helps