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Ear Infection
Sometimes referred to as acute otitis media, ear infection attacks the middle ear, the space in the back of the eardrum that consists of the ear’s tiny vibrating bones. Children are more susceptible to ear infections than adults. We provide not only easy but also an effective solution to ear infection service in Walthamstow and the UK.
Treating ear infections normally begins with monitoring the issue and managing pain. This is because the infections usually disappear on their own. In other cases, antibiotics may be used to get rid of the infection.
Symptoms of an ear infection
The ear
The symptoms of an ear infection usually start rapidly.
In children the symptoms include:
– Ear pain, mostly when lying down
– Loss of appetite
– Pulling or tugging at an ear
– Fussiness
– Balance loss
– Sleeping difficulties
– Crying unusually
– Headache
– Poor response to sounds or hearing
– Fluid coming from the ear
– High fever – 100 F (38 C) or higher
Common symptoms in adults include:
– Ear pain
– Trouble hearing
– Fluid coming from the ear
Causes of an ear infection
Ear infections typically occur due to a virus or bacterium in the middle ear. The infection is often a result of an illness such as flu, cold, or allergy that causes swelling and congestion of the throat, eustachian tubes, and nasal passages.
Infections inside the ear
Antibiotics are not usually given since most infections inside the ear often clear up on their own.
Antibiotics are however prescribed if:
– the infection prolongs for more than 3 days
– the patient has any fluid coming out of the ear
– the individual has a disease that means there’s a risk of complications, for instance as cystic fibrosis
Outer ear infections
Our pharmacist might prescribe:
– antibiotic eardrops – to cure a bacterial infection
– steroid eardrops – to bring down swelling
– antifungal eardrops – for treating a fungal infection
– antibiotic tablets – if your bacterial infection is serious
In case you have a boil or spot in your ear, the pharmacist will pierce using a needle to drain the pus.
However, eardrops may not be effective if they’re not used correctly.
Contact us for an easy and effective ear infection service in Walthamstow and across the UK.