My childs ear is red and a little bit “runny”, should I make an appointment at the Cleft Palate Clinic or could I take my child to our local GP?
A reddened ear with discharge should be assessed by your local GP. If the discharge is of mucoid appearance (similar type of discharge from nasal cavity with a cold), then it implies there is an infection in the middle ear. Your child will require treatment. Grommet tubes certainly do not discharge at any stage, unless there is an infection present, which needs to be treated with antibiotics and possibly ear drops. 5. I have taken my child to see my local doctor about his ears a number of times, and he has given me antibiotics but they haven’t made any difference. Should I make an appointment to see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist? If your child has had numerous courses of antibiotics or if the doctor believes that your child has middle ear problems and it is not settling, then it is advised that you discuss this with your doctor and a referral for a consultation with an ENT specialist be arranged or to contact the Cleft Palate Clinic.
