Question 1

can echinacea cure ear infections?

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No: It has been shown to decrease the length and severity of the common cold if it's taken within the first 24-48 hours of symptom onset.  Nothing else has been proven.

Question 2

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 3

is there more than one good way to treat ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Over half of all ear infections resolve on their own. Different people have different ideas on how bad an infection has to be before you either start antibiotics, or perform eardrum puncture (myringotomy) - either has a good chance of curing an infection too severe or long-standing to manage with pain control alone.

Question 4

can cipro (ciprofloxacin) be taken internally to treat ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Ciprofloxacin is an: Antibiotic that comes in an oral dose and a topical drops. If you are treating an external ear infection the topical medication is far superior because it produces a much higher concentration directly to the bacteria. If the canal is blocked with cerumen and debris the canal must be cleared first. The oral form  is not the preferred treatment for middle ear or external infections.

Question 5

most trusted means to treat ear infection without going to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Watch & wait: Approach for mild ear infection in children over 2 years old has been approved and works well.

Question 6

my daughter is 5 & 36lbs. dr gave us prescription for amoxicillin 400/5ml to treat ear infection. the dose is 10ml twice a day. is that to much?

Accepted Answer

High but: The dosing range for amoxicillin starts at 40 mg/kg/day up to 90 mg/kg/day.  Your daughter was prescribed 1600 mg/day.  The high end for a child weighing just under 17 kg would be about 1530 mg.  The difference is trivial .  Ask your doctor why he went with the higher dose.  He likely has a good reason.

Question 7

how can i treat an ear infection from my earrings?

Accepted Answer

Earring infection: First make sure you do not have a hypersensitivity reaction to nickle.  Earrings should be taken out in any case.  If the infection is in the lobe of the ear it may heal on its own w/frequent cleaning w/a disinfectant cleansing agent.  If it is in the upper ear or cartilage or if it is a lobe infection that is very swollen ; painful with cellulitis you should see a doc for cultures +/- antibiotic.

Question 8

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 9

how can i treat my ear infection? just started today

Accepted Answer

Ear infection: Need a md to evaluate if it is middle ear infection ( treated by oral abx) or external ear infection ( treated by abx drops).

Question 10

ear infection leading to toothache. what should i treat first?

Accepted Answer

Need both checked: If have ear infection at present get that treated as well as see the dentist for toothache so they can rule out any dental related cause by taking xrays..

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