Question 1

what will happen if you take flu shot and have an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Nothing bad: The flu shot does not require that you be perfectly healthy to do what it needs to build protection.

Question 2

why do i always get infections ?, cold, flu, ear infection. hiv negative, no defiences, healty diet and lots of sleep. i do have stress, what cause?

Accepted Answer

Frequent colds: Your frequent colds may be due to allergies.Seek evaluation from an allergist and possible treatment

Question 3

suffering with an ear infection which feels like something is blocking my ear. i have had this for 3 weeks now as it started when i got the flu. been taking antiobiotics and he prescribed cilodex, twice a day 2 drops. 4 days now and drops are not hel?

Accepted Answer

Nasal congestion: The cause may also be related to the sinuses. If you are still ill, another course of antibiotics may be needed. If there is nasal discharge, pressure and pain, you may have sinusitis.

Question 4

i have an ear ache and just got over the flu. is it a possible ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A middle ear infection usually follows some triggering event, like a cold,allergies or the flu. The ear pain may just be fluid or pressure. If it doesn't fade soon I would have it examined.Sometimes a heat source held over the affected side of the head can diminish the pain sensation.

Question 5

the inside of my left ear is painful and i experience a bit of pain when i swallow. are these symptoms of flu or an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or an ear infection. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to look for strep throat and check the ears).

Question 6

my best friend is pregnant and im usually always there and now because of distance i cant be. she is having horrible double ear infections. flu like s?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy and illnes: Best to call the obstetrician for the best advice on treatment that is safe for the pregnancy.   Your friend is lucky to have a friend who is helping her even from afar.

Question 7

i was diagnosed with ear infection/sinus infection/flu last week. on zpack/prednisone/prometh/codeine, lungs are still full of fluid, inhaler no help ?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection.: A one week history of an upper or lower respiratory infection is almost always a viral infection for at least 10 days to 2 weeks.  At least for the upper respiratory infection, the zithromax is not only a poor choice but is not needed.  Our American Academy of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck surgery has urged ENT doctors to be patient and watchful waiting is now the treatment of choice.

Question 8

do i have pneumonia . i have sob, no fever an ear infection flu symtoms and pain when i breathe in. doc said my chest sounds fine, but can't breathe ?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Shortness of breath and pain when you breath are concerning for a lung process that could be an infection, although you might likely have a fever, productive cough, & exam findings when examined with a stethoscope. Respiratory infections are more than likely viral but can be produce significant symptoms. Depending on severity, duration, & other symptoms, a follow-up exam/xray or 2nd op can help.

Question 9

i had a tonsillotomy 6 weeks ago for tonsil stones. i caught flu 2 weeks later, which caused an ear infection with severe pain and deafness. 3 weeks later i can't hear in 1 ear and now have tonsillitis - tonsils have grown back. no abs prescribed.

Accepted Answer

Ear/tonsil problem: Sounds like you may have developed eustachian tube dysfunction from the flu with fluid in the middle ear, but cannot be sure. You could have developed a secondary bacterial middle ear infection that antibiotics could help. In general, no antibiotics need for the flu virus. You should have had your tonsils removed completely, so that you would not continue to have problems.

Question 10

good day. i have had a flu about 6 weeks ago. iv seen my gp and i had throat & ear infection including my ashtma. around 4 weeks i went back as my chest seemed to close up all the time and the dr said it would go away. im still having the tight chest?

Accepted Answer

Asthma plan: Please review your asthma plan. If you have asthma symptoms, including chest tightness, please use your Albuterol inhaler 2 to 4 puffs. Monitor your temperature, drink fluids and rest. Please follow up with your PCP,

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What will happen if you take flu shot and have an ear infection?

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Why do i always get infections ?, cold, flu, ear infection. hiv negative, no defiences, healty diet and lots of sleep. i do have stress, what cause?

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Suffering with an ear infection which feels like something is blocking my ear. i have had this for 3 weeks now as it started when i got the flu. been taking antiobiotics and he prescribed cilodex, twice a day 2 drops. 4 days now and drops are not hel?

A member asked:

I have an ear ache and just got over the flu. is it a possible ear infection?

A member asked:

The inside of my left ear is painful and i experience a bit of pain when i swallow. are these symptoms of flu or an ear infection?

A member asked:

My best friend is pregnant and im usually always there and now because of distance i cant be. she is having horrible double ear infections. flu like s?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with ear infection/sinus infection/flu last week. on zpack/prednisone/prometh/codeine, lungs are still full of fluid, inhaler no help ?

A member asked:

Do i have pneumonia . i have sob, no fever an ear infection flu symtoms and pain when i breathe in. doc said my chest sounds fine, but can't breathe ?

A member asked:

I had a tonsillotomy 6 weeks ago for tonsil stones. i caught flu 2 weeks later, which caused an ear infection with severe pain and deafness. 3 weeks later i can't hear in 1 ear and now have tonsillitis - tonsils have grown back. no abs prescribed.

A member asked:

Good day. i have had a flu about 6 weeks ago. iv seen my gp and i had throat & ear infection including my ashtma. around 4 weeks i went back as my chest seemed to close up all the time and the dr said it would go away. im still having the tight chest?

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