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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling While Treating Ear Infection
I had an ear infection a few days ago, I am still taking antibiotics, the cartilage outside my ear is still swollen and painful, it disappears when I take ibuprofen, and returns later on. Hot compresses do the trick in relieving the pain. How can I treat it?
cartilage out side ear or pina is generally fungal infection.get it examined by dermatologist. if confirmed can apply candid or surfazointment. clean the area. can take analgesic for pain.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling While Treating Ear Infection
cartilage out side ear or pina is generally fungal infection.get it examined by dermatologist. if confirmed can apply candid or surfazointment. clean the area. can take analgesic for pain.