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Suggest Medication For Swimmer S Ear
hi, i was diagnosed with swimmers ear a week ago and am now on my second type of anti-biotic because the first one didnt work the problem got worse, but also in the past couple of days the infection has spread to my other ear and is really painful, is this normal?
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Hello,
Is there any itching? Yes, it is possible that otitis externa may spread to other ear. Use oral antibiotics twice a day for five days. Drink hot water. Avoid cool drinks and ice creams. Use ear wash under your ENT specialist. Use Candibiotic ear drops if possible. Send ear discharge for culture and sensitivity. If symptoms not improved please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Is there any itching? Yes, it is possible that otitis externa may spread to other ear. Use oral antibiotics twice a day for five days. Drink hot water. Avoid cool drinks and ice creams. Use ear wash under your ENT specialist. Use Candibiotic ear drops if possible. Send ear discharge for culture and sensitivity. If symptoms not improved please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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