Strep throat, both ears infected. can barely hear anything. feels like there is filters in my ears and they ring almost all day
2006-07-05 04:57:01 · 8 answers · asked by missthang21 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Since you say you have Strep which can only be diagnosed by a culture, I'm guessing you've already been to a Doctor and have been taking antibiotics.
The fluid and pressure that builds up in the ears during an upper respiratory infection can take weeks to fully resolve -- even after the antibiotics have killed the infection. Just make sure to take all the antibiotics as prescribed.
If you're not on any kind of decongestants, consider calling the doctor to ask if that would be OK for you, and what he suggests you take in order to help your ears clear up. If you can, take Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) instead of Tylenol for the pain, as it also has anti-inflammatory properties that might help open the Eustachian tubes to allow the fluid to drain and the air pressure to be equalized.
The ringing in your ears (tinnitus) will subside as the condition resolves. It is usually made louder when your ear's are infected because the sounds around you are muffled by the fluid and pressure in the ear, and the extra blood that flows to the area as part of the healing process.
2006-07-08 16:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to a doctor and getting antibiotics.
2006-07-05 05:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by mistresscris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably go to the doctor ASAP before you lose your hearing permanently...
2006-07-05 05:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Doctor ASAP!
2006-07-05 05:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by Sh00nya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the doctor and go on anti-biotics.
2006-07-05 05:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU NEED TO GO SEE A DOCTOR. IF IT GETS TOO BAD, YOU REALLY CAN GO DEAF, AND IT WILL THROW OFF YOUR EQULIBRIUM AND ALL SORTS OF STUFF.....SEE A DOCTOR ASAP!!
2006-07-05 05:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by BTB 10/04/08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did u call the dr. tell him/her wats wrong and ask for perscription ear drops
2006-07-05 05:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by total baseball/soccer babe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult with a doctor
2006-07-05 04:59:58 · answer #8 · answered by confused 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋