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My son is 4months old from his ear pus is comming out what might be the reason.is there any major issue
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He seems to be having acute suppurative otitis media which is a common type of acute Middle ear infection in children especially after common cold. You may need to avoid entry of water inside ear and give antibiotics for few days
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