Question 1

is ear infection treatable without tubes?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information about the issue involved followed by a clear related question. Most random ear infections can be treated with an antibiotic if deemed bacterial (not viral). In infants &amp; toddlers an infection that has not cleared in 90 days with multiple meds or has recurred 6X in a year is often best managed with tubes.

Question 2

how do you treat an adult ear infection at home?

Accepted Answer

You don't: Ear infections can be of the skin of the ear canal or fluid behind the ear drum. 
An infection of the ear canal requires cleaning and antibiotic ear drops.
An infection behind the ear drum requires oral antibiotics.

Question 3

i have eustachian tube dysfunction that is continuous and painful. can an adult get tubes to treat? (had them as a child for chronic ear infections)

Accepted Answer

See ENT specialist: You should see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist for an evaluation. Tubes are sometimes placed for adults, but the specialist can tell you if this is the proper treatment.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pain management: First line of treatment - pain relief
if pain not subsiding in 2-3 days - start antibiotics.

Question 5

best way to treat an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Otitis media: If acute, antibiotics and pain meds, if unrelieved needs myringotomy to let out pus. 
If chronic, you may need tubes, if mastoid infection is present may need mastoidectomy.

Question 6

what can you do to treat an ear infection at home?

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Doctor: These can turn to glue ear or ruptured ear drums or other things.  See a doctor.

Question 7

what can you do to treat an ear infection that is also causing you to be off balance?

Accepted Answer

Meds: There are medications that help suppress dizziness/imbalance.  These do not treat the underlying cause of the infection, but can make you feel more stable.  See your doctor for evaluation if the imbalance is significant.

Question 8

can urine be used to treat an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

No: It should be diagnosed and then treated with appropriate antibiotics by your physician.

Question 9

are there any non antibiotic ways to treat an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

See below: A h percentage of ear infections will resolve on their own. If your child is over the age of 2 years, you can treat the pain with tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin, or warm drops of olive oil in the ear that hurts. If the pain is not gone after 3 days, then your child should be seen.

Question 10

cefprozil  can it is used to treat an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Define it: First you must specify exactly what you mean by "ear infection". Sometimes yes. Usually no.

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