how to medicate a draining ear infection in adult male?
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Although it is possible this is related to a sinus infection, it is unlikely.  There are many reasons that people can have draining ears, from allergy flare ups to cholesteatoma to a hole in your eardrum to a chronic otitis externa(outer ear infection).  You should see your primary care doctor to let them examine you.  If they treat you with either oral antibiotics or ear drops, and that doesn't work, you should visit with an ear, nose and throat doc.
855372
Find out why you are having it. Demend testing not just medicine to treat the symtoms. My doctor gave me an ENG and a tilt table test. There are also other medicines like transdermal scopolamine that works well, its a patch for the back of the ear and it stays on for 3 days. Also the meclizine works too. If its a problem in your inner ear there are surgical options to fix the problem if it gets so bad that you can't function. If you aren't satisfied with the treatment that you are getting from your doctor then see another doctor because you need to find out what is causing the problem.\n\nGood luck!
513952
You have an ear infection, go to your doc asap
420854
with cod liver oil  ..\n tilt your head put a few drops in ear  add some cotton wool  leave it over nite works a treat
570623
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.
1113499
warm a little olive oil and drop in ear...stops pain instantly and is not harmful..my daughter gets bad inner ear infections alot and it helps her.
1114968
If you want to ease the pain until you can get to the doctor try a few drops of warm sweet oil or Coloidal Silver Drops ----fill ear canal place a tissue over ear for about 6 minutes and it will kill any bacteria or virus.
867133
Yes.  You'll need to go to the doctor to get the correct antibiotic.  Last middle ear infection I had I was given antibiotic ear drops instead of pills and it worked great!
336849
Go with Jombojoly but also take a decongestant pronto.  The ear canal is connected with nose and throat.  You need to clear the passages in order to remove the pressure.  When liquid stays in the ear for a while, you develop infections and need antibiotics.  Do what you can for now but you do need to see a doctor.
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I understand- my left ear drum burst last week due to an ear ache- Some reliefe talke te following\nIBprofin (reduce swelling)\nDecongestant ( helps open Estesian tube to drain)\n(anti biotic may be needed if it gets worse but not always the case)\nWarm pack  easy to make if you dont have one (old misc. sock - fill with rice, tie end of sock, heat for 45 sec, apply to ear as needed\n\nDont get water in the ear\n\nhopefully that helps good luck
1111273
For a quick home remedy mix a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Half and half. Preferably warm, not hot or cold, water. Drop a few drops in and let it stand for about 15 minutes, then flush the ear out with just warm water while keeping your head tipped so it will drain out. Do this a couple times a day. Also, get to the store and get yourself an earwax removal kit. Do NOT use straight Hydrogen Peroxide, it will break down the lining that protects the ear. Good luck....
1059223
severe ear infection, dizzy and disoriented, ear swollen so bad i cant hear out of it. lol used it yesterday
160795
first off try putting cotton ball in your sore ear whenever you go outside, try not to get water in it while showering or washing your hair, a hair dryer blowing into your ear is a temporary quick fix.
133621
Elevate your head on a couple of pillows at night.  Get a humidifier in your bedroom, and during the day, drink water.  No dairy products.  No milk, cheese, yogurt, or ice cream.  Your eustatian tube in your ear gets full of mucous when you lie down flat.  Call your doctor anyway, and tell him how long you have taken the medicine he prescribed,(doctor's have a lot of patients, and they can't remember all the details when you call them), and ask him for advice.  He may want to see you to check your ears, or prescribe a stronger medication.  Be sure you are taking all of your medicine exactly as the doctor prescribed it to be taken.
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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.
784032
Try Mucinex.   It is the generic OTC of guifenisen, a decongestant.  I suffer from chronic ear infections but Mucinex has reduced the number drastically.
258670
Go to the doc and get a topical antibiotic.