Husseini A., 1

Husseini is a 1 year old male child. He is a twin, they are the last children among 5 siblings. The father is a farmer and the mother is a house wife. The children in the house are not all in school due to financial constraints. They live in a 2 rooms apartment having a pit toilet and a well water in the compound. They don't have access to electricity and live on 2000 naira income hence financially struggling to make ends meet. Husseini, a 1-year-old male infant was well 2days ago until he suddenly developed high grade fever and excessively crying. The following day, mother noticed thick, yellowish discharge from the left ear. The fever came down when he was served paracetamol syrup. On examination, a purulent discharge from left ear of a sick male infant with moderate febrility (37.8o C). Tachypneic, tachycardia, intercostal/subcostal recessions He was diagnosed with Acute Otitis Media and Pneumonia. The family came to the hospital and could not afford the bills, that is why they contacted Helpster Charity for Help.

Husseini, a 1-year-old male infant was well 2days ago until he suddenly developed high grade fever and excessively crying. The following day, mother noticed thick, yellowish discharge from the left ear. The fever came down when he was served paracetamol syrup. On examination, a purulent discharge from left ear of a sick male infant with moderate febrility (37.8o C). Tachypneic, tachycardia, intercostal/subcostal recessions He was diagnosed with Acute Otitis Media and Pneumonia. Patient’s treatment commenced with injection antibiotics, pain reliefs ear wicking and other supportive care, he closely monitored, fever was completely gone, ear discharge stooped and was eventually discharged. They were asked to come for follow up after 1 week. The mother is so happy and remained grateful to Helpster Charity and the entire team.

Husseini was thoroughly evaluated at our facility where diagnosis of acute otitis media was made, on admission. Acute Otitis Media and Pneumonia commonly coexist in children, often following an upper respiratory tract infection. Otitis media presents with ear pain, fever, irritability, and possible ear discharge, while pneumonia manifests with cough, fast breathing, chest indrawing, fever, and reduced oxygen saturation. The combination increases systemic illness severity, leading to poor feeding, lethargy, and dehydration. Diagnosis is clinical with supportive investigations, and management includes appropriate antibiotics, analgesics, antipyretics, and supportive care to prevent complications and ensure recovery. Prognosis is good with early and appropriate treatment.