Question 1

how long does an ear infection take to cure?

Accepted Answer

Not that long: Simple war infections like external ear canal infections can clear with appropriate treatment in a few days. Chronic middle war infections may take longer time, they may need surgery.

Question 2

do ear infections usually take long to cure?

Accepted Answer

It depends: After taking antibiotics for couple of days, some ear infection (i mean middle ear infection by bacteria) may be cleared. However, the recommended treatment course is usually 10 days of antibiotics. Some otitis media can be hard to treat due to resistant bacteria. Middle ear fluid can be a residual after infection but only requires observation.  Hopefully it helps.

Question 3

my doctor prescribed an antibiotic called biaxin (clarithromycin) to take for 7 days because i have an ear infection. is this enough to cure the infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Biaxin (clarithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic and should cover the typical and atypical bacterial pathogens causing otitis media.

Question 4

for how long does an ear infection (otitis media) take to fully heal?

Accepted Answer

Otitis: The duration of ear infections vary greatly from person to person. Some are treated with antibiotics and can resolve within a week others need a longer time due to the disfunction of the eustacian tube.Age is another factor...Young children sometimes can take a long time and some even need surgical intervention by an ent.( tubes).

Question 5

how long does an ear infection with out treatment and just pain killers and rest take to clear?

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Ear Infection: Treated with or without antibiotics, generally 2-3 days. Most ear infections are caused by viruses.
I hope you feel better soon.

Question 6

for how long do a ear infection take to fully recover?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually they are cleared up in 2 weeks.  They can take a month or more, depending on the germ involved and whether or not there is resistance to treatment.  Many resolve without any prescription medications.  Some resolve with antibiotics.  Others do not resolve unless the infection is drained surgically.

Question 7

what can i take for an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yourself to a doc: For temporary relief you can apply a heating pad to the side of your head where the ear hurts. It can give transient relief. If it is truly an infection the doc needs to confirm it &amp; provide prescription meds.

Question 8

what kind,of medicines can i take for an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: How did you know you have an ear infection? If a doctor had seen you and made the diagnosis, you should follow his/her advice. If you have pain but have not seen the doctor yet, you don&#x27;t know if it is a middle ear infection caused by bacteria or viruses, or an external ear infection. The treatment is different for each of those conditions. You need to see a doctor if you have not yet.

Question 9

i have a really bad ear infection what can i do or take?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You should see your doctor so he or she can take a look in your ear and make sure nothing else is going on.  You may need antibiotics or further testing.  Until you can see your doctor, you can try taking ibuprofen, naproxen, or Acetaminophen for pain relief (unless you have been told not to take these medications by your doctor in the past).

Question 10

what can i do to take care of a ear infection with out medicine?

Accepted Answer

OTC: Talking about a middle ear infection, the ear connects with the throat through the eustachian tube.  If you could open up the tube, the ear infection might improve.  Try a decongestant, saline nasal sprays and popping your ears like you are on an airplane.

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