what is antipy/benzo otic sol used for?
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its a disinfectant - kills bacteria (germs)\n\ncheck the label though...
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It does help ease the pain. When I use to have them it was the only way to get to sleep.  However that only helps relieve the pain, not kill the infection that causes it.\n\nHowever the best thing to kill the infection is actually peroxide... yes that little brown bottle you can buy in your store for like 50 cents. A teaspon in the ear and it goes right to the infection and starts killing it right away..and then you drain your ear out on a white towel to see the gunk it gets out of your ear.
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There is a product available at health food stores called Wellness Formula. It is an herbal that really does cut a cold short and doesn't have the warning associated with the OTC medications.  The pills really smell bad so get the capsules- about $14.
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You can use peroxide or alcohol. (I get swimmers ear and that's what I use) Also you can buy the swimmers ear drops from a store like wal-mart for cheap.
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It is a little unclear from your question why you're using oxymetazoline for your ear.  Although not unheard of in the ear, oxymetazoline (Afrin) is usually used intranasally.  Are you using it in your ear or in your nose?\n\nIf it's the latter, and you've been using it for more than three days, you should stop.\n\nYou need to see your doctor again.  This doesn't SOUND like an infection, especially without pain or fever, but it is impossible to tell without looking.  Ask your doctor to refer you to an otolaryngologist.\n\nThis answer does not constitute official medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for seeing a licensed medical professional.
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I use peroxide and water mixture to rinse mine. I was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis years ago, now I just do all these odd things to prevent infection. Try 3 parts peroxide and 10 parts water solution. Spray in nostrils, as much as you can stand, and hold it for a few seconds. Then blow, its kinda refreshing. A couple times a week, if its real bad a couple times daily for a few days. Some people tell me the snort salt water, in the shower. I have to take Palgic-D just about daily, and wear cotton in my ears all year. Sometimes  at night my head feels cold so I put a toboggan on when I sleep, I have a nice looking one, I don't want to scare my husband! Although he sleeps with a CPAP mask, I bet we look very attractive!Ha Ha.. I'm not a weirdo but if I don't keep my head warm, I will have severe headaches that last for days. My ears are very susceptible to air to. I probably need tubes but I am a grown woman, I don't want tubes in my ears!!!! I manage to only go to the doc twice a year for refills and to have blood work. You know taking in some Vitamin C (real fruit is always better that vitamins), garlic, zinc everyday might help, they all fight of bacteria and infections. I once use Colloidal Silver (Mountain Medicine) but it's hard to come by. Hope some of my odd behavioral habits might help you too.
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I use 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 hot water(sterile) but only you only want mixture lightly warm for use. I put on inside of wrist like baby bottle to test temperature. Pour in ear. It usually tickles like crazy. Our family hasn't gone to doctor for an earache in years. Hope your feeling better!
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Used for emergency treatment of overdosage
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BENZOIL PEROXIDE in the morning\nERYTHROMYCIN in the afternoon\nISOTRETINION before going to sleep\n\nand don't forget to wash face before every application
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Yes. Most drugstores sell a kit with a peroxide/glycerin solution and a bulb that you use over the course of a few days. Has been effective for me. Some people produce excessive ear wax that can be a problem if not removed. I know from experience that if it builds up to the point where a doctor has to remove it that the procedure can be painful.
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There are new patches that you can use OTC.  They work really great.  They release warmth to the area where applied.  You should them, you can even work with them on.
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It sounds like a yeast infection...and if she has been on anti-biotics she would be susceptible to one.  You can get liquid acidophiles at your local health food store (it comes in strawberry and blueberry flavors that kids usually like).  Give her 1-2 tsp a day while on anti-biotics and for 10 days after.  A friend of mine (who is a nurse)told me this trick for my son, whom the doctor was getting ready to have tubes put in his ears for ear infections.  He hasn't had an ear infection since.  Now I always give the acidophiles during anti-biotics to my family.  The anti-biotics kill off the good bacteria with the bad and it lowers the immune system.  Using pro-biotics (such as acidophiles) helps to counter act the down-side of anti-biotics.  Also, keep her off sugar (that includes fruit) until she clears up...sugar will feed the yeast and make it worse.  I would also let the doctor know that the symptoms haven't improved and make sure that it isn't something else besides a yeast infection.
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Pentrexyl is an antibiotic used to treat common infectiobns such as an ear or throat infectiopn.
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Hi,Please dont put anything in your ear,except cotton wool.I would advise a hot water bottle wrapped in a dry tea towel and 2 paracetamol every 4 hrs if needed.Please make an appointment to see your G.P. or Primary Care Centre usually in your nearest hospital.You could ring N.H.S. Direct for more professional advice (You ring them,then a qualified nurse or doctor rings you back),they either advise or book you in at your primary care centre.N.H.S. Direct are on 0845 46 47,hope your better soon.
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Mucinex-D over the counter.  It helps thin the mucous and decongests @ the same time.  Back when I was working, it was Rx only and the physicians I worked for Rx'd it all the time...and the patients raved about it!\nHope you feel better soon!
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NSAI Non steroidal anti-inflamatory.
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Remedies\nFolk\n\nAlcohol, rubbing Rubbing alcohol not only kills germs but causes water trapped in the ear to evaporate. See the remedies below under vinegar. \n\nApple cider vinegar If you notice water stopping up your ears, put three or four drops, diluted in equal parts with water or alcohol, in your ear after showering or swimming. This is a good preventive measure against future infection.\n\nHair dryer Use the warm (never hot!) setting of your hair dryer and place it about an arm's length from the ear and slowly move it back and forth. Test it on your wrist after it has been running a while before using it on the ear. The warm air will evaporate any trapped water.\n\nVinegar (distilled white) Put 2-3 drops of full strength white vinegar into the ear every two hours. This will be effective against any bacterial or fungal infection.\n\n• Another similar remedy is to make a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and warm water and apply four drops in the ear three times a day for three days. However, the water can harbor bacteria and fungus. One of the other two vinegar remedies is preferred. Pull on the earlobe to straighten out the ear canal. This will get the drops to their destination. The alcohol may sting, but this needs to be done.\n\n• A third vinegar remedy is to make a 50/50 mixture using equal parts of rubbing alcohol and distilled white vinegar. Put the mixture in a clean eyedropper bottle. The alcohol will kill germs and evaporate any water that's trapped in the ear. Use several drops after swimming. Tilt your head and pull your earlobe to get the mixture into the ear canal. This will help cure swimmer's ear or prevent it from happening in the first place. See the caution warning below.\n\nThese remedies can be mixed up in a clean eye dropper bottle.