A 48-year-old member asked:
Best way to treat a middle ear infection?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gutti Raoanswered
Hospital-based practice 47 years experience
Otitis media: If acute, antibiotics and pain meds, if unrelieved needs myringotomy to let out pus.
If chronic, you may need tubes, if mastoid infection is present may need mastoidectomy.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What are the best ways to cure the middle ear infection?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Cindy Williamsanswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Otitis media: Although ear infections can be viral and resolve on their own; they may also be bacterial and need antibiotics. If it's been present for more than 2 days, see your physician.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 14, 2020
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