Question 1

the doctor diagnosed me with acute suppurative otitis media. how long will it take to heal? my ear is still blocked after 7 days of medication.

Accepted Answer

Varies: The germs are usually all killed by the end of antibiotic treatment. For it to be there to begin with there is mucus retained behind the ear drum which contains germs and pus cells. This must liquefy and drain from the middle ear which can take weeks. Hearing is usually muffled until the mucous is gone and air returns to the middle ear space.

Question 2

which antiseptic drug are used for otitis media (fluid behind the ear drum)?

Accepted Answer

Not needed: In general,  fluid behind the ear drum by itself doesn't need an "antiseptic" or antibiotic. If the fluid is infected that is a different story and antibiotics can be helpful. If fluid formed because of a nasal or sinus infection then again an antibiotic can help. Most antibiotics in common use such as amoxil, augmentin, ceftin, (cefuroxime) Bactrim etc... Are helpful.

Question 3

expert opinions? which antiseptic drug can you recommend for otitis media (fluid behind the ear drum)?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: I am not aware of any antiseptic drugs used in the treatment of otitis media. However, we do use antibiotics.Those used vary by the age of the patient, the germ expected, personal allergy history and other factors derived by an office visit.Your pcp can sort this out. This site is not a substitute for an office evaluation when indicated.

Question 4

is neurontin (gabapentin) 300 mg po tid a very safe drug to take given for inflamed nerve after tooth extraction and otitis media and slite vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Neurontin (gabapentin): Neurontin (gabapentin) is an excellent medication for nerve pain related to the tooth extraction. The dosage of 300 mg three times a day is high for people not used to taking neurontin and you may feel drowsy and unbalanced. It is a safe drug and allergic reactions are uncommon. Some people will develop swelling in the extremities and weight gain over a few weeks of taking the medication.

Question 5

what is otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Inflamation mid/ear: Otitis media is a broad term that includes various forms of inflamation of the middle ear. That space is like a cave in the skull, with the ear drum on one wall, a drain tube (eustacion tube) in the floor & another wall composed by the skull & the ear nerve. The walls make mucous which normally drains but can be trapped. Germs can feed on the trapped mucous & cause infection.

Question 6

is otitis media painful?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often otitis media is painful due to the pressure build up in the middle ear from the infection.

Question 7

what causes otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Some possibilities: An ear infection on the inner side if an eardrum is a middle ear infection (otitis media) and can start when a person gets congestion from allergies, colds, or sinusitis.  Natural moisture in the middle ear then has trouble leaving the middle ear, and becomes visible liquid (can often be seen as bubbles on the inside of the eardrum). Bacteria growing in that liquid turns it cloudy with infection.

Question 8

what the heck is otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Inflamation mid/ear: Otitis media is a broad term that includes various forms of inflamation of the middle ear. That space is like a cave in the skull, with the ear drum on one wall, a drain tube (eustacion tube) in the floor ; another wall composed by the skull ; the ear nerve. The walls make mucous which normally drains but can be trapped. Germs can feed on the trapped mucous ; cause infection.

Question 9

is otitis media dangerous in adults?

Accepted Answer

: Like any other infection left untreated, otitis has the potential of progressing and causing significant complications. Proper follow up and treatment would prevent such developments.

Question 10

for how long does otitis media last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Uncomplicated can clear up in days. However, can last for weeks to months and never completely clear.

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The doctor diagnosed me with acute suppurative otitis media. how long will it take to heal? my ear is still blocked after 7 days of medication.

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Which antiseptic drug are used for otitis media (fluid behind the ear drum)?

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Expert opinions? which antiseptic drug can you recommend for otitis media (fluid behind the ear drum)?

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Is neurontin (gabapentin) 300 mg po tid a very safe drug to take given for inflamed nerve after tooth extraction and otitis media and slite vertigo?

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What is otitis media?

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Is otitis media painful?

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What causes otitis media?

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What the heck is otitis media?

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Is otitis media dangerous in adults?

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For how long does otitis media last?

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