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I Wentto The ENT On Wednesday, Because My Earwas Very
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Sun, 9 Jun 2019
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Question : I wentto the ENT on Wednesday, because my earwas very blocked. He said I have swimmers earand prescribed Copredex OTIC Suspensionto be used twice daily for a week. I started using the eardrops on Wednesday and have not noticed any improvement. Today I have noticed slight twinges of pain on and off also, and ear still feels blocked. Does it usually take a weekk or so to notice any improvement?
Brief Answer:
Watch for other symptoms.....
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, you have diagnosed with swimmers ear and started on ciprodex ear drops.
Mild pain may usually present in swimmers ear, so no matter of concern and for that you can take tablet Ibuprofen (motrin) 400 mg 8 hourly or sos. In case of itching you can take tablet loratidine 10 mg once a day. These medications should be available over the counter.
Along with that do steam inhalation twice a day and valsalva maneuver. Ear drops should be used for 10 to 14 days. Heat compression may help to relieve pain.
Kindly watch for symptoms like fever, severe pain, excessive ear discharge or pus then consult with treating ENT surgeon. Maintain proper hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Watch for other symptoms.....
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, you have diagnosed with swimmers ear and started on ciprodex ear drops.
Mild pain may usually present in swimmers ear, so no matter of concern and for that you can take tablet Ibuprofen (motrin) 400 mg 8 hourly or sos. In case of itching you can take tablet loratidine 10 mg once a day. These medications should be available over the counter.
Along with that do steam inhalation twice a day and valsalva maneuver. Ear drops should be used for 10 to 14 days. Heat compression may help to relieve pain.
Kindly watch for symptoms like fever, severe pain, excessive ear discharge or pus then consult with treating ENT surgeon. Maintain proper hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
How long before I notice any improvement?, and what is valsalva menuever?
Brief Answer:
For 10 to 14 days...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your reply.
With proper prescription ear drops it usually cures within 10 to 14 days. So you can wait and continue ear drops for 10 to 14 days. In between kindly watch for other symptoms as explained earlier.
Please find you tube link for valsalva maneuver, it will help you to relieve clogged ears.
https://youtu.be/yVyTdyjrxWk
Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
For 10 to 14 days...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your reply.
With proper prescription ear drops it usually cures within 10 to 14 days. So you can wait and continue ear drops for 10 to 14 days. In between kindly watch for other symptoms as explained earlier.
Please find you tube link for valsalva maneuver, it will help you to relieve clogged ears.
https://youtu.be/yVyTdyjrxWk
Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
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