Question 1

are there any safe remedies i can try at home to get rid of my swimmers ear that i have had for a while?

Accepted Answer

Hot garlic oil,vineg: The following home remedies have been used and recommended by some and may alleviate the symptoms but do not cure the infection and for that you need to see your doctor
1hot garlic oil, olive oil with garlic
2vineger
3heat with hot water bottle/heating pad
4mineral oil
5vitamin c supplement.

Question 2

my son has had swimmers ear for over a month now can't seem to get rid of it not even with ear drops and antibiotic. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: If the ear hasn't been cleaned of debris it should be. He may need an "ear wick"- a sponge that sits in the ear canal to keep the drops working longer. Also he should be checked to make sure there isn't a yeast infection in the ear from long-term antibiotic drops. Finally make sure you're keeping the ear dry until he's fully healed.

Question 3

i have a clogged swimmers ear how do i get rid of it i used two drops and one is a pain reliever and one is an antiobotic i used motrin and advil (ibuprofen)

Accepted Answer

Ciprodex ear drops: As an ear surgeon, i only use quinolone ear drops. An example of this type of drop would be Ciprodex which is a combination of Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone.  Most swimmers ear responds to this within 3 days. Typically still have you finish a 7 day course.  Additionally, if your ear canal skin is very swollen your doc may need to place a wick in the ear canal to allow the drops to enter the ear.

Question 4

what can you do to get rid of the pain of swimmer's ear?

Accepted Answer

OUCH: Swimmer's ear is notoriously painful - even just touching your affected ear can feel like a knife going through your head. Start treatment asap, and ask doctor if the drops prescribed have topical steroid in them, which will help reduce the inflammation from the infection quicker. In the meantime, Ibuprofen  will help take the edge off the pain.

Question 5

how long will it take to get rid of swimmer's ear?

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa 3days: Avoid any further trauma to the ear. Do not attempt to remove visible debris or drainage from the ear
 stop swimming or exposure to water until the condition improves
 apply heat to the ear to control the pain at home
 if the person is not allergic to these, try a over-the-counter pain medicines such as aspirin, Ibuprofen (such as advil)
ear drops  must be obtain with a prescription from a doctor.

Question 6

how can i get rid of hoarse voice from swimmers ear infection and how can i make the drainage stop coming down to my throat?

Accepted Answer

Swimmer's Ear: If you have diagnosed yourself correctly, you have external otitis. Antibiotic ear drops may be in order, but you'll need a prescription for that.

Question 7

whst is the treatment for swimmers ear?

Accepted Answer

Drying and antibioti: Swimmer's ear is usually a topical infection inthe ear canal. Not the ear drum.  Dry the fluid and put in antibiotic drops.

Question 8

my daughter is complaining her ear hurts inside and outside also does this sound more like swimmers ear and if so does that require treatment also?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Not clear what is going on. See a doctor for diagnosis so you can get treatment.

Question 9

my pediatrician told me to mix 1:1 alcohol and vinegar to use to prevent swimmers ear. can this mixer be mixed in advanced and used later? or does the components break down and turn into something else?

Accepted Answer

: You can mix in advance. The two chemicals will be mixed but will barely react with each other (a miniscule amount of isoproyl acetate forms). As long as the container is secure, you can prevent the isopropyl alcohol from evaporating from the mixture. Keep it away from heat, sparks, etc

Question 10

i went in the ocean days ago, and now my ear is stopped up. i've tried earwax removers, swimmers ear treatment, yawning etc. what do i do now?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: because it seems like you have tried everything possible you can do on your own.

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Are there any safe remedies i can try at home to get rid of my swimmers ear that i have had for a while?

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My son has had swimmers ear for over a month now can't seem to get rid of it not even with ear drops and antibiotic. any suggestions?

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I have a clogged swimmers ear how do i get rid of it i used two drops and one is a pain reliever and one is an antiobotic i used motrin and advil (ibuprofen)

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What can you do to get rid of the pain of swimmer's ear?

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How long will it take to get rid of swimmer's ear?

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How can i get rid of hoarse voice from swimmers ear infection and how can i make the drainage stop coming down to my throat?

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Whst is the treatment for swimmers ear?

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My daughter is complaining her ear hurts inside and outside also does this sound more like swimmers ear and if so does that require treatment also?

A member asked:

My pediatrician told me to mix 1:1 alcohol and vinegar to use to prevent swimmers ear. can this mixer be mixed in advanced and used later? or does the components break down and turn into something else?

A member asked:

I went in the ocean days ago, and now my ear is stopped up. i've tried earwax removers, swimmers ear treatment, yawning etc. what do i do now?

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