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Suggest Medication For Inner Ear Infections

My wife has double inner ear infections now for about three weeks. Two separate trips to clinic. First trip...received a z pack. three days ago she went back and now is on her third day of Augmentin. My concern is.....she can barely hear anything. Should we seek out an ENT? I found one an hr away. Or should we wait it out? Is there a chance of permanent damage (loss) YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of inner ear infections which could be due to accumulation of wax and infection in ear. The fluid accumulation behind the eardrum leads to reduced hearing tendency. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated. You should maintain proper hygiene. Avoid touching and pricking it with any sharp object. Put otogesic ear drops in ear. For infection in ear oral antibiotics as well as antibiotic ear drops and decongestant nasal sprays can help. You should get it checked and go for otoscopic examination as it is important. You can go for drainage of fluids as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Medication For Inner Ear Infections

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of inner ear infections which could be due to accumulation of wax and infection in ear. The fluid accumulation behind the eardrum leads to reduced hearing tendency. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated. You should maintain proper hygiene. Avoid touching and pricking it with any sharp object. Put otogesic ear drops in ear. For infection in ear oral antibiotics as well as antibiotic ear drops and decongestant nasal sprays can help. You should get it checked and go for otoscopic examination as it is important. You can go for drainage of fluids as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari