Three year old boy, very lively eats well. Has had a cough at night, sounds a little chesty first thing in the morning. Has very sweaty head for couple of hours after bed. Sometimes puts fingers in ears and squints. Goes back to sleep quickly. do you think I should get him checked by Doctor?
Yellowest congestion with ear pain can be due to some viral infection causing upper airway inflammation and involvement of lung (bronchiolitis). Upper airway infection is associated with blockage of ear tube and thus ear pain. If child is feeding well, there is no breathing problem and sleeping well you can observe the baby at home. As this is mild bronchiolitis, and it can be managed well at home. Give her antiallergic like chorpheniramine with nasal decongestant like phenylephrine. Nasal saline Chat Doctor. Continue feeding and if you notice any breathing or feeding difficulty consult your pediatrician. Regards