Top 20 reasons for ER visits for boys Acute upper respiratory infections, including the common cold, sinusitis and others, but excluding pharyngitis Otitis media and eustachian tube disorders, otherwise known as ear pain Pyrexia of unknown origin, otherwise known as raised body temperature or fever Open wound of head Contusion with in tact skin surface, otherwise known as a bruise Fractures, excluding lower limb Open wound, excluding head Asthma Acute pharyngitis Unspecified