Question 1

how do you cure an ear infection?

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That depends: Often, fluid in the middle ear, behind the eardrum, is not infected and does not need immediate antibiotic treatment.  If there is infected fluid in the middle ear, then an oral antibiotic is indicated to eradicate the bacterial source of the infection.  If there is a tube in the eardrum, then drops would be useful as well to treat the infection.

Question 2

how long does an ear infection take to cure?

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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 3

i would like guide to ways to cure an ear infection?

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NO: There are no proven home remedies that cure middle ear infections. Remember studies properly done using comparison groups demonstrate ear infections may get better with no interventions at all. Recent research proves efficacy of antibiotics. I have seen no comparable proof for home remedies such as chiropractery, candling etc.

Question 4

home remedies to cure ear infection and avoid drugs?

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NO: There are no proven home remedies that cure middle ear infections. Remember studies properly done using comparison groups demonstrate ear infections may get better with no interventions at all. Recent research proves efficacy of antibiotics. I have seen no comparable proof for home remedies such as chiropractery, candling etc.

Question 5

can you describe how to cure a ear infection at home?

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Can Not: Some will resolve spontaneously. For those that do not in a few days, antibiotics are necessary.There is a current study demonstrating that the symptoms of ear infections , such as pain, improve with proper antibiotics.Such things as garlic, candleing etc can be dangerous and do not work.

Question 6

could you explain how to cure an ear infection at home?

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It will go away: Few ear infections need any treatment and will resolve with time.  The exception is the one with persistent drainage or fever which requires medical attention.

Question 7

my sister has an ear infection. we should we do to cure this?

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Ear infection: There are 2 types of ear infection.  An outer ear infection is an an infection involving the ear canal.  This is usually treated with ear drops.  The ear should be kept dry to allow proper healing.  A middle ear infection or otitis media is usually treated with antibiotics.  You should see a doctor to get the proper treatment.

Question 8

what are some ways to cure an ear infection or at least lessen the pain?

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Treatment/analgesics: For the discomfort of ear infections, one can try otc meds like tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen.  It will get better once the infection is treated.  Sometimes, this can be accomplished with vinegar solution and an office cleaning while others require topical antibiotics.  Get to an ENT who can diagnose and recommend a treatment schema.

Question 9

can amoxacillin cure an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes : If the ear infection is caused by a bacterium susceptible to amoxicillin, then its use will help cure it along with the immune system. If the bacterium is resistant to amoxicillin, or the infection is caused by a virus, then the infection wont necessarily improve right away.

Question 10

what can i do to cure an inner ear infection?

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Inner ear infections: Anatomically ear is divided into external ear, middle ear( consisting of ossicles), inner ear ( consisting of cochlea, vestibular apparatus)  when you are asking about inner ear I am assuming you are asking about the middle ear ( infections may be bacterial or fungal most often) . These infections can be cured with antibiotics, or antifungals- rarely surgery.

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