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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Question: I have an ear infection. As, the weather is too cold these days.. i had a very uneasy feeling in my ear. I tried cleaning my ear. May be i pressed a little had on outer ear lobe.. its swollen now and the outer ear hole seems to be blocked. Its paining severely. Can i get some quick medication to reduce the swelling ?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It mostly due to cold weather.
I suggest first you do not attempt to clean your ears it may leads to infection or persist you problem.

I suggest you medication paracetamol with serratopeptidase combination twice a day.
I also suggest you valsalva maneuver to open ear blockage and eat chew gum.
If pain persist then visit a doctor for local examination, if doctor confirms infection then doctor would start antibiotics or antibiotic ear drops.

If you have cold I suggest you steam inhalation which helps to open ear tube.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection?

Brief Answer: Suggestions below Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX It mostly due to cold weather. I suggest first you do not attempt to clean your ears it may leads to infection or persist you problem. I suggest you medication paracetamol with serratopeptidase combination twice a day. I also suggest you valsalva maneuver to open ear blockage and eat chew gum. If pain persist then visit a doctor for local examination, if doctor confirms infection then doctor would start antibiotics or antibiotic ear drops. If you have cold I suggest you steam inhalation which helps to open ear tube.