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Suggest Treatment For Left Ear Pain
Hi . My left ear is completely blocked with ear wax. Unfortunately I m due to fly home today and there s no quick fix for me. Do you have advice for me as I m very concerned I won t be able to equalise the pressure in my ear upon decent. Is this likely to be painful?
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have left ear pain which is because of ear infection due to ear wax accumulation which can lead to eustachian tube dysfunction as well. You should do warm saline gargles , take steam twice a day and apply warm dry compresses to external ear . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may examine by otoscopic to check level of infection. Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test , endoscopy and allergy test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestant and anti inflammatory. Taking steam several times a day will also help alot .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have left ear pain which is because of ear infection due to ear wax accumulation which can lead to eustachian tube dysfunction as well. You should do warm saline gargles , take steam twice a day and apply warm dry compresses to external ear . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may examine by otoscopic to check level of infection. Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test , endoscopy and allergy test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestant and anti inflammatory. Taking steam several times a day will also help alot .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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