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2years old child | EXPERT FEEDBACK | LATEST 2025
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Case Study: Pediatric Ear Pain and Fever
Patient Information
Age: 2 years
Sex: Male
Height: 2'9" (84 cm)
Weight: 27.0 lb (12.3 kg)
Location: Outpatient Clinic with Laboratory Capabilities
Date of Visit: [Insert date]
, Reason for Encounter:
Mother reports that her 2-year-old son has been tugging at his right ear for the past 24 hours,
has developed a fever, and appears increasingly irritable. She states that he has been having
difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, and was in daycare two days prior to symptom onset.
Presenting Symptoms:
Ear pain (right ear)
Fever (recorded at home at 101.5°F / 38.6°C)
Irritability
Poor appetite
Tugging at ear
Nasal congestion (noted by mother)
No vomiting or diarrhea
No known drug allergies
Past Medical History:
Full-term normal vaginal delivery
Vaccinations up to date
No previous history of ear infections
No chronic medical conditions
Family and Social History:
Lives with parents and older sibling (age 5)
Attends daycare 3 days per week
No known exposure to sick contacts at home