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How Can An Ear Infection Followed By High Fever Be Treated?

Hi, my neighbor has a ear infection and he received Keflex for it, 500 mg.3xaday. HE s had 1 Monday even, 3 Tuesday.3 Wed. and so far 1 today. He was taken off his Chemo, and Eljanz unti lhe finishes the Keflex. Now he s running 102.7 temp, having chills, feels horribly, weak. Should he continue on the Keflex? Also nothing taste good to him? My email is YYYY@YYYY Thank You !!!
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Symptoms of ear infections usually improve within the first couple of days, and most infections clear up on their own within one to two weeks without any treatment.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Put a warm compress. Placing a warm, moist washcloth over the affected ear may lessen pain.
-Pain medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain.
-Antibiotics may be necessary if is a bacterial infection.You can start with augmentine 625 mg for 7 days,1 tb a day.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Symptoms of ear infections usually improve within the first couple of days, and most infections clear up on their own within one to two weeks without any treatment. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Put a warm compress. Placing a warm, moist washcloth over the affected ear may lessen pain. -Pain medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain. -Antibiotics may be necessary if is a bacterial infection.You can start with augmentine 625 mg for 7 days,1 tb a day. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!