Is Levaquin used to treat middle ear infection?
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Yes. That is only one of the uses there are many others like laryngitis and other throat infections. In some cases it can cause dizziness.
847210
inner ear infection?  Get to a doctor tomorrow!!!
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I am fussy about my ears - tend to get a lot of infections, so I would try to go to a doctor. In Denver there are several free clinics if you don't have money. Anything like that in your area? However, I know that in Britain they don't treat adults with strep with antibiotics, preferring that the body battle it out. And I have had strep and have gotten better from it without the help of a doctor, but I was really, really sick. If you are still determined not to go you can try putting a hot pack on your ear for the pain. Fill a clean sock with rice or salt or barley and microwave it for a minute to heat it up. Lie down and put the sock over the ear that hurts. Best of luck.
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I would start taking Sudifed as soon as it gets close to the time that the infection starts. It will help to keep the tubes that drain the ear clear. That way the fluids cannot back up and give you the infection. I have the same problem and cannot fly on a plane because of it. I have taken 4 airplane trips in my life and had to have surgery on my ears after each and everyone of them.
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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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Ciprofloxacin is used to treat pneumonia, bronchitis, some types of gonorrhea, diarrhea caused by bacteria,  typhoid fever, and bone, joint, skin, prostate, sinus, and urinary tract infections. Ciprofloxacin is also used to prevent and/or treat anthrax in people exposed to anthrax germs in the air.
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I had clogged up ears last year and it hurt. It was an ear infection, ehich is a very simple problem. The doctor just prescribes antibiotics and that's it. Ear drops won't work for an ear infection. Go to the doctor.
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Give it time. With an ear infection you usually have some fluid build up behind the eardrum. Even if the fever is gone, the fluid (and the bacteria in it)can still be there. So the hearing should improve as the fluid goes away and make sure your daughter finishes the full course of the Amoxicillin, or the bacteria in the fluid can start multiplying again and she can end up even sicker than before. I learned this the hard way.
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when my daughter was 7 months old she had an ear infection.I had her to the doctor two times still didn't cure it.I used granny's home remedies again. a fresh clove of garlic diced very small put in a jar and cover with olive oil let set over night,shake the jar twice the next day.Then strain and put the oil in a covered container and keep in the fridge.I gave my daughter 1/4 teas. every 4 hours and warmed some and dropped into her ear.After 1 day of this the next morning she coughed up quite a bit of flem from her lungs.She stopped pulling at her ear that same day.! Also if you know a smoker.have someone gently blow(puff) cigarette smoke in her ear and cover immediately with a warm towel I don't know how that cures it but I have seen it done many many times! Instant cure!
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They are different versions of penicillin. Amoxicillin is the drug of choice (DOC) for sinus infections, It doesn't work well at all against bone infections. If the infection is treated during the first 2-3 days, Pen VK is the DOC. After that, augmentin is DOC. \n\nYour oral surgeon may be concerned about a soft tissue infection that has gone on longer than 3 days.\n\nSorry Nightrain551 but Amoxicillin is NOT recommended for bone infections - it has very poor bone penetration.
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Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, and this group can cause cohlear damage and deafness
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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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Garlic, as one of the answerers already said, is a natural antibiotic when eaten raw. However, my suggestion is that it could be dangerous to let an ear infection go without treatment because it can get so bad that it can lead to eventual hearing loss; this happened to someone I knew years ago. Call a doctor, and if it is finances that keep you from going, explain it to them. There are public health clinics that you may be able to go to, but be prepared for paperwork. Although I am a natural/alternative medicine advocate, I still feel there are times when a visit to the doctor is necessary, (or a homeopathic practitioner if you are fortunate enough to live near one). Please don't take a chance with your hearing, call around if it is financial and hopefully you will be able to find a doctor who is willing to work with you with the cost of the visit/antibiotic. I hope all goes well for you!
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When you friend had pharyngitis first, the doc administered penicillin. Over time however the bacteria got 'resistant' to penicillin (most probably because either she took too much of it or did not take the penicillin on time/at regular intervals like she should have) meaning that it now has a new gene that prevents it from being affected by penicillin - thats the prob with antibiotics - on long term use most bacteria get resistant. \n\nSo now the remedy is use a stronger antibiotic that would work against the bacterial infection. Ask the doc to prescribe a stronger antibiotic, however if it is not taken regulalry, the bacteria can become antibiotic tolerant.
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Yes.  Fluoroquinolones like cipro, levaquin, avelox, and Tequin are not at all related to penicillin structurally, and can therefore be used in patients with a penicillin allergy.
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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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A remedy my mother used that seemed to work was to have me lay on my side and pour a small amount of hydrogen peroxide in my ear.  Then, after letting it sit for a couple of minutes, dab up the peroxide with tissue.  Poking Q-tips or anything else in your ear when it's inflamed will only make it worse.  I'm sure most would say visiting a doctor might be the best thing to do and in the interest of full disclosure, I'm not a doctor.  Good luck.  Hope your ear feels better soon!