Question by Cayla C: how to help swimmers ear without going to the docter? HELP!!!! I need to cure my swimmers ear before boat day witch is only 3 days away! I need a cure fast! Oh yeah and my ear is stuffy, red, itchy, and hurts just a little mostly annoying! I really don`t [...]
Malignant Otitis Externa Treatment Information Malignant otitis externa is a condition involving inflammation and damage to the bone and cartilage of the base of skull. Otitis Externa malignancy is caused by the spread of infection from an infection of the external ear. Malignes (necrotizing) otitis externa is a life-threatening extension of otitis externa mastoid bone [...]
by Malingering Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Remedies Patients always ask what they can do on their own to prevent chronic ear problems. Here’s a Top Ten List of my Do’s and Don’ts for your ears. It’s a condensed version of what I tell my patients all the time. Hope they help you [...]
Types Of Ear Infections Prevalence Ear infections are the most common reason for parents to take their children to a doctor. Most children under the age of 5 years have one or more bouts of this painful condition. Infants’ eustachian tubes become easily clogged so the fluid builds up and infections occur. The eustachian tube [...]
Question by Cayla C: how to help swimmers ear without going to the docter?
HELP!!!! I need to cure my swimmers ear before boat day witch is only 3 days away! I need a cure fast! Oh yeah and my ear is stuffy, red, itchy, and hurts just a little mostly annoying! I really don`t want to go to the doctor so anything for my ear will help. And it needs to help FaSt!
~THANKS!~
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Answer by Madison
Pour hydrogen peroxide in it and let it sit for five minutes or so. Do this a couple times a day. It’s cold and can tickle a little, so be ready!
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Malignant Otitis Externa Treatment Information
Malignant otitis externa is a condition involving inflammation and damage to the bone and cartilage of the base of skull. Otitis Externa malignancy is caused by the spread of infection from an infection of the external ear. Malignes (necrotizing) otitis externa is a life-threatening extension of otitis externa mastoid bone and temporal. It is generally caused by P. Aeruginosa or S. Aureus. Malignant external otitis is a rare complication of both acute swimmer’s chronic ear and swimmer’s ear. OE is a very common disease that occurs in all regions of the United States. The infection appears to be more prevalent in warm, humid conditions.
People with diabetes and weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to malignant otitis externa. Otitis externa is often caused by hard-to-treat bacteria such as pseudomonas. The bones can be damaged or destroyed by the continued infection and inflammation. OE affects both sexes equally. Symptoms of malignant otitis externa include drainage from the ear – yellow, yellow-green, foul smelling, persistent, hearing loss ear pain – felt deep inside the ear and may get worse when moving head . itching of the ear or ear canal and fever. Worsening is also common in the vacationer who continues swimming.
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The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. Treatment of necrotizing otitis externa include the correction of immunosuppression (when possible), the local treatment of ear canal, long-term systemic antibiotic therapy and, in some patients, surgery. Antibiotics effective against micro-organisms are given for prolonged periods. To prevent infection of the external ear, the ear hair carefully after exposure to moisture. Avoid swimming in polluted water and protect the ear canal with a cotton or lamb’ s during the implementation of wool or hair dye hair. Otitis externa is almost always predominantly bacterial or fungal predominant.
Malignant Otitis Externa Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Avoid swimming in polluted water.
2. Dry the ear thoroughly after exposure to moisture.
3. By intravenous (IV), antibiotics are used for individuals with NOE.
4. Avoid swimming in polluted water and protect the ear canal with a cotton.
5. Topical acidifying agents and drying can be used in mild cases or resolve.
6. Do not wash their hair or swimming if very slight symptoms of acute otitis externa begin.
7. 1 or 2 drops of a mixture of 50% alcohol and 50% vinegar in each ear will help to dry the ear.
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Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Ear Remedies
Patients always ask what they can do on their own to prevent chronic ear problems. Here’s a Top Ten List of my Do’s and Don’ts for your ears. It’s a condensed version of what I tell my patients all the time. Hope they help you to avoid ear problems from plaguing you.
TOP TEN DO’s
TOP TEN DON’TS
1. DO…use a blow dryer to keep ears dry after water sports.
1. DON’T…undergo ear candling to remove ear wax—it doesn’t work.
2. DO…use nasal saline to keep nasal passageways clear during allergy season to prevent ear and sinus blockage.
2. DON’T…use a Q-tip to clean out your ears. Better yet, remove them entirely from your bathroom medicine cabinet.
3. DO…apply sunscreen to the back of your ears as the skin there is prone to sun exposure.
3. DON’T...expose your ears to continuous loud noises.Translation: turn your iPod down.
4. DO…use a 50:50 alcohol and vinegar solution as ear drops to evaporate excess water and keep your ears dry if you’re prone to swimmer’s ear.
4. DON’T…smoke
5. DO…see a physician if you experience sudden onset hearing loss
5. DON’T…ignore sudden hearing loss
6. DO… cover your ears when exposed to loud noises
6. DON’T… use ear plugs if you have wax problems
7. DO…have a qualified physician remove ear wax
7. DON’T…try to remove ear wax on your own
8. DO…use hydrogen peroxide or mineral oil to periodically loosen ear wax
8. DON’T…use anything larger than your elbow to clean inside your ears.
9. DO…use OTC decongestants while flying if prone to ear popping
9. DON’T…eat right before you go to bed—eat at least 3 hours before instead.
10. DO…use mineral or olive oil to drown live insects that get stuck in your ears (& get the dead insect removed by an ENT)
10. DON’T…scratch the inside of your ear with a pen or any sharp object.
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Types Of Ear Infections
Prevalence
Ear infections are the most common reason for parents to take their children to a doctor. Most children under the age of 5 years have one or more bouts of this painful condition. Infants’ eustachian tubes become easily clogged so the fluid builds up and infections occur. The eustachian tube leads from the middle ear located behind the eardrum to the back of the throat. Its purpose is to drain fluid and bacteria that accumulate in the middle ear
Common ear infection types
There are many types of infections in the ear but the most common type is known as otitis media. Otitis media is further divided into the acute phase and the chronic phase. Acute otitis media is a short painful episode while chronic otitis media either comes and goes or it lasts for a very long time. Otitis externa is a fairly common infection of the ear canal known as swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear may be acute or chronic. If the otitis externa or swimmer’s ear infection spreads from the outer ear into the bones and cartilage at the base of the skull it’s known as malignant otitis externa. The condition is rare and is usually caused by the growth of hard to treat bacteria. Otitis media, in addition to having acute and chronic form also has the form where there is fluid in the middle ear but not necessarily infection. This type is known as otitis media with effusion or OME.
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Risk Factors for ear infections
Simply put, anything that causes reduction in the size of the eustachian tube makes a child a candidate for an ear infection. Blocked eustachian tubes can be caused by infections due to colds or flu, allergies, tobacco smoke either direct or second hand. Children who have been breast are less at risk to get ear infections. Recent ear infections or recent illness of any type lowers the resistance level of the body and makes it more difficult to fight off infection. Children in large day care settings tend to have more ear infections. Children who use a pacifier positively often find themselves at risk.
Symptoms of ear infections
OME is characterized by no symptoms other than a feeling of fullness in the ears and muffled sound or even hearing loss. General symptoms for otitis will vary, depending on whether it is acute or chronic. Typically symptoms will include some or all of the following. Diarrhea, nausea, malaise, irritability, chills, fever, ear noise or buzzing, hearing loss, drainage from the ear, itching or other irritants in the ear or ear canal, and of course earache.
Treatment for ear infections
In most cases some form of antibiotic will be given to fight the buildup of bacteria in the middle ear. In addition, if there is irritation or itching in the ear canal, antibiotic drops or oils may be used there. For chronic ear infection, care must be taken to complete the full dosage of antibiotics in order to knock out the infection. Otherwise, the infection tends to return again and again. Recurrent infections usually result when there are frequent colds or flu.
Tubes
If a child suffers bout after bout of infection in the middle ear and doesn’t seem to be outgrowing the condition, many medical specialists will do a procedure known as a bilateral myringotomy and tubes or BMT. During this surgery, often performed right in the specialists office, small tubes called tympanostomy tubes are inserted into the eardrums. This provides ventilation of the space behind the eardrum. The pressure is equalized in the middle ear so that it is the same as atmosphere pressure. There will be drainage of the bacteria laden fluid into the back of the throat where it is swallowed.
Hearing Loss
Ear infections that are chronic or those that don’t clear up quickly can impact the speech of a child. If hearing loss occurs temporarily during the time when speech is first being learned and understood it can cause speech disability which. If the chronic infections result in long term damage to the middle ear or cause scarring of the ear drum to the point where hearing disability occurs, the child’s entire life may be affected.
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Question by cuddles: at home swimmer’s ear treatments?
i have swimmer’s ear and am taking the anti-biotic ear drops& motrin. What other remedies could i try? i mostly need relief of pain and discomfort. thanks!
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Answer by AzOasis8
I don’t think you can use this in conjunction with the ear drops you are currently using, but my boss (a doctor) advises our patients to make a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% rubbing alcohol. Put a few drops in each ear after swimming and showering to prevent “swimmers ear.” It really does help!
Hope this was of some use to you, and good luck!
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Question by Christine Silberman: how long do i have to wait to swim after swimmers ear?
i have swimmer’s ear probably from diving and flipping into pools everyday this summer. I want to do it again… how long should I wait until i can start swimming with my head under the water, and is it most likly it will happen again?
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Answer by Corey
You don’t necessarily have to wait any length of time. If you want to get rid of it, you can try mixing a little alcohol and vinegar and using an eye dropper to put a drop or two in there. This works for me, but may not work for you… I don’t suggest trying anything without doing a bit of research though. Look it up and see if it’s something you want to try.
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Question by Dylan Fox: How to get rid of swimmers ear!?
I have swimmers ear, and nothing seems to be working. I’ve put in drops, I’ve dried it with a hair dryer, I’ve even used a towel and tried to let it run out. I need something that with work great, without doing it five million times. Please help me!
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Answer by Katie
Drip a little bit of rubbing alcohol in your ear. It was a go-to remedy growing up, it may feel uncomfortable, but it always got rid of it.
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Question by fgoal13: I want to know remedies for swimmers ear and i want to know if i have it?
Ok, so after swimming i have plugged ears and i can’t hear well, but 5 minutes later they are fine. They hurt sometimes and when i put swimmers ear drops in them it stings really bad. Help!!!!!!!!!
What can i do that won’t hurt.
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Answer by DON S
Right before you exit the water for the last time….With your head under water…open your mouth and blow air out through your nose at the same time. Do this for 10 seconds and then get out of the water. That should keep the water from settling in your ear canals, thus cusing the stinging and deafness you feel. I learned this while playing Water Polo in College. Try it…It works..
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Question by alejxa: What are some good treatments for swimmer’s ear?
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Answer by Katie K
Visit the doctor, but when you start swimming again, use ear plugs.
Good luck.
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Question by Anthony Nigbur: My hearing is muffled in one ear unless I tip my head to the side, Why?
I have a hearing problem with my left ear. One day I woke up and I had a problem hearing, so I tipped my head to the side and it “felt like” fluid moved or cleared and I could hear fine again. Then when I tipped my head straight up it got muffled again. I can still hear out of it because I normally have headphones on at work – this is not my problem because I dont have any problems with my right ear and my headphones are not loud.
I have used an OTC ear infection treatment, and nothing changed. I used a swimmers ear solution, nothing changed, it became muffled again. I do not have health insurance for another 2 months because i just got hried on at my job, so I cant see any primary doctor.
Does anyone have a professional opinion on the matter? I have taken sudafed and flonase and one day my ear was cleared up! Which makes me believe it is a sinus thing. However the next day it was the same thing. I can tip my head for a minute or so and it goes away for 30sec then is back to the same….I dont know what to do, this has been going no for two weeks now! And mind you I can hear fine when I tip my head or hold it in an awkward position….
This has been going on for two weeks now though and there is no pain. I really doubt it is an inner ear infection, but at the same time I hope that it is. If I have had no pain and this has been going on for this long, does it change your opinion?
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Answer by Sara
It does sound like you may have an inner ear infection.
Do have Minute Clinics (they are in Walgreen’s and CVS drugstores) near you? They do cost around $ 60 – $ 70 dollars with no insurance, but they can give a script for some drugs.
If you absolutely have to wait to see a doctor, pay attention to your equilibrium. Inner ear infections are not always painful, but being left untreated can lead to some balance problems.
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