Question 1

can i use vinegar and water in my ear to treat a fungal ear infection?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no role for vinegar and water if there is a true infection in the ear, this should be evaluated by your primary care doctor.

Question 2

can red wine vinegar get rid of an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Sometimes vinegar in  an ear drop can help suppress fungal growth in the canal, but it creates a moist environment that causes other canal issues. It will also never reach the middle ear &amp; effect a true middle ear infection.

Question 3

my dr. recommended vinegar & water for my ear infection. even tho i have it at room temp, i get extremely dizzy afterwards.why?

Accepted Answer

Try warming it.: For my patients  i suggest a solution of vinegar and alcohol for mild swimmers ear.  You might try warming the solution by holding it in your hands for 5minutes. Cold solution in your ear will cause most people to get dizzy.

Question 4

how do you cure an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

That depends: Often, fluid in the middle ear, behind the eardrum, is not infected and does not need immediate antibiotic treatment.  If there is infected fluid in the middle ear, then an oral antibiotic is indicated to eradicate the bacterial source of the infection.  If there is a tube in the eardrum, then drops would be useful as well to treat the infection.

Question 5

does peroxide helps ear infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Don't put peroxide in your ear.  If you have a perforation you may cause more harm than good.  If you have an ear infection see your doctor and get some antibiotics.

Question 6

what can i do for a ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Ear Infection: You can take tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen to help with pain. Take whatever oral or topical antibiotics that your provider prescribed for the recommended length of time.

Question 7

what to take for ear infection otc?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: There are otc ear pain drops that can numb ear pain. Tylenol/motrin helps as well. If ear pain not betteror associated with fever and other sytemic symptoms needs to seek medical helps as one may need prescription oral  antbiotics. For otitis externa (infection of ear canal) prescription topical antibiotic with or wthout steroid is needed.

Question 8

what can i take for an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Yourself to a doc: For temporary relief you can apply a heating pad to the side of your head where the ear hurts. It can give transient relief. If it is truly an infection the doc needs to confirm it &amp; provide prescription meds.

Question 9

what could cause a severe ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Ear aches: Common causes of ear aches are wax, ext otitis, middle ear infections, serous otitis media, mastoiditis etc. Ear infections are due either to bacterial or fungal, rarely viral ( herpes zoster).

Question 10

whats symptoms of ear infection in adult?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain, discharge: Ear infections can be outer ear infections (in the ear canal) or middle ear (behind the ear drum). Outer ear infections present with ear pain (inner/outer), discharge, fullness. Middle ear infections present w/deeper ear discomfort, decreased hearing and possible drainage (if ear drum ruptured). Seeing a specialist is important to treat and make sure nothing more going on nearby that is concerning.

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