Question 1

signs of ear infection in adults differ from kids?

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Similar: The symptoms are pretty similar.  The difference is in the ability to communicate the symptoms.

Question 2

what's most likely signs of an ear infection in adults?

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Ear pain, discharge: Ear infections can be outer ear infections (in the ear canal) or middle ear (behind the ear drum). Outer ear infections present with ear pain (inner/outer), discharge, fullness. Middle ear infections present w/deeper ear discomfort, decreased hearing and possible drainage (if ear drum ruptured). Seeing a specialist is important to treat and make sure nothing more going on nearby that is concerning.

Question 3

what are the common symptoms of a ear infection in adults?

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Hearing lost: The most common symptoms of adult middle ear infection is hearing lost in the affected ear.

Question 4

any signs and symptoms of an ear infection in adults?

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Ear infection: Depends on what part of the ear is infected. Usually fullness and pressure type pain. At times pulsating. The tympanic membrane is dull or irritated and may be bulging. Hearing is reduced and there may be dizzyness. May or may not be fever.

Question 5

when will hearing resume after ear infection in adults?

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Rule of thumb: 70% resolve fluid behind the eardrum within 30 days, 80% within 60, and 90% within 90 days. As the main reason behind hearing loss with ear infection is fluid behind the eardrum, use this as a guide.

Question 6

how long does it take to get over an ear infection in adults?

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5-7 days: Ear infections in adults typically take at least 48-72 hours to start to feel better.  Ear infections in adults, are usually secondary to some other illness.  Therefore your body needs to heal up from that inciting illness.

Question 7

what to do if i have a double ear infection?

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Confirm/ treat: You help yourself by having it confirmed as a treatable form of ear infection (some are viral and self heal).Then you follow the treatment plan and use whatever comfort measures seem to help.Finish all medications even if the discomfort leaves quickly and you feel better after half the meds are taken.

Question 8

i've had a double ear infection for a week now.  when should it all clear up?

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Varies: The pain should be getting a lot better, if it is not, you may want to return to your doctor for a check. A feeling of fullness, decreased hearing, and popping and crackling in the ears that can sometimes be painful all can stay around for a few weeks to a few months.

Question 9

how seriously does an adult have to take an ear infection? i took antibio's last time, now may be getting another one, but must i run to the dr?

Accepted Answer

Monitor: Well over half of ear infections are caused by viruses, and antibiotics would not be helpful. Even in young kids now, the recommendations are to try and wait it out. Take pain relief meds if needed, "pop" your ears or chew gum to try to equalize pressure. If pain gets severe, drainage, high fever of other concerning associated symptoms, then see doctor. But over 50-50 it will clear by itself.

Question 10

whats symptoms of ear infection in adult?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain, discharge: Ear infections can be outer ear infections (in the ear canal) or middle ear (behind the ear drum). Outer ear infections present with ear pain (inner/outer), discharge, fullness. Middle ear infections present w/deeper ear discomfort, decreased hearing and possible drainage (if ear drum ruptured). Seeing a specialist is important to treat and make sure nothing more going on nearby that is concerning.

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