My son is taking neomycin and polymyxin b sulates and hydrocortisone otic suspension usb for swimmers ear? overkill?

No: Exactly the right treatment-if used as an ear drop.Do not put anymore "q-tips" in his ear!

Vinegar will do: Yes, several drops of vinegar before and after swimming can prevent and treat swimmers ear.

Warm bath: A warm, relaxing bath may also be helpful.

Related problems: Your thyroid problem and the production of phlegm may be inter related. If you are hypothyroid you may be producing an excess amount of mucous which in turn can cause phlegm.

Mucus plug: The jelly looking thing may be a mucus plug. Something your son is eating may not agree with him. Take him to a gastroenterologist to find out what's causing his problem.

Pitaryasis rosea fungus: Try using head and shoulders shampoo on your body. Lather it on for 15minutes and then shower it off. One percent Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo may also help.

Allergy?: It is possible that she may be allergic to something in the environment.For example, is there a smoker in the house? Does she sleep with a down pillow? Try be toting her evaluated by an allergist.

Not necessarily: The therapy is fine as long as the diagnosis is correct.