Question 1

yesterday, i was diagnosis with r otitis media and externa. could this cause pain and burning on the r side of my face and eye as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are multiple nerves that branch on each side of our face and infections or pain on any of those branches can cause the entire nerve to be irritated. It is not at all unusual to feel tingling, burning or any number of sensations from this.  If it does not improve with the medication you were given in 2-3 days, you should call your md.

Question 2

im ear pain with discharge take treatment not improved diagnosis? fungal otitis media please need treatment

Accepted Answer

Outer ear infection: It sounds like you may be suffering from a chronic outer ear infection. This can be caused by bacteria or fungus. If this has been going on for some time, you ought to be seen by an ENT physician for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

please tell me what can i do , if i have otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Some debate: I would recommend seeing a doctor to establish the diagnosis. Then you may benefit from antibiotics, as well as other medicines to help the underlying cause. Don't recommend ignoring it.

Question 4

please help! what is the best medicine for otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Viral or  bacterial: It depends on the cause. If it suspected viral infection- there is no treatment, it will resolve on its own. If it believed to be bacterial, your primary doctor will most likely prescribe antibiotics for you.

Question 5

pretty positive i have otitis media, how should i proceed?

Accepted Answer

Time for a visit: Om is diagnosed by inspecting the ear drum on physical exam and finding evidence of inflammation and or pus behind the ear drum. Some may also do a pressure test to verify fluid behind the drum but this is seldom needed.Treatment is based on exam findings.

Question 6

what is acute otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear infection: Acute otitis media: otitis means inflammation of the ear and media refers to middle.  So acute otitis media is an acute inflammation of the middle ear generally caused by a bacterial or viral infection.

Question 7

when can i fly after otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Flying with OM: You should be able to fly with otitis media (om), so long as you don't have a fever or a lot of pain and pressure in your ear(s). If an acute infection w/ pus in the ear(s), take your antibiotics and wait at least a week before getting on a plane. If you have fluid in your ear(s) take Claritin and sudafed starting 2 days before your flight and afrin (oxymetazoline) the day before and on day of your flight.

Question 8

could otitis media cause meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Possible but...: Very rare in developed countries.

Question 9

acute otitis media, how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

Few days: Acute otitis media should feel better within 24-48 hours of treatment...Then the acute part is resolved. It can take 3-10 days to heal completely and occasionally one will have fluid behind the drum for a few weeks afterwards and that is fine.

Question 10

what to do for severe pain with otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Otitis media pain: A pain reliever like Ibuprofen can be very helpful for the pain of an ear infection. Continue any oral and/ or topical antibiotics unless the course is completed. See your doctor if pain persists or worsens despite taking recommended medications.

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Yesterday, i was diagnosis with r otitis media and externa. could this cause pain and burning on the r side of my face and eye as well?

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Im ear pain with discharge take treatment not improved diagnosis? fungal otitis media please need treatment

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Please tell me what can i do , if i have otitis media?

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Please help! what is the best medicine for otitis media?

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Pretty positive i have otitis media, how should i proceed?

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What is acute otitis media?

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Acute otitis media, how long does it last?

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