2006-09-28 05:50:42 · 14 answers · asked by aquamarine003 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
you need to get an ear drop perscription from the doctor. When you go swimming again where an earplug so water wont be in the ear again. IB profen is also good with the pain..
2006-09-28 06:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the store where the medicines are located & get a medicine called sweet oil if u ask the pharmacy they will know what u are talking about put a couple drops in each ear & then drain the ear on a towel or small washcloth or get teh medicine called swimmers ear but the sweet oil is inexpensive & it works for children & adults that have ear infections also well good luck finding something that works & I hope you ears get better :)
2006-09-28 05:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use over-the-counter antiseptic ear drops or apply a drop or two of isopropyl alcohol with a medicine dropper in the ear canal. Shake your head to swish about the drops and then tilt the head to allow the canal to drain out. The ear drops or alcohol dry up excess water and help kill bacteria.
Ease the pain with a heating pad or hot water bottle.
Visit a doctor for a proper diagnosis, especially if the lymph glands are swollen, if the ear is swollen shut or extremely painful, or if a fever accompanies the infection. A doctor may prescribe antibiotics (drops or oral), corticosteroid ear drops to reduce swelling, or medication to reduce pain.
Avoid swimming or submersion in water for at least 10 days after treatment to allow the ear to fully dry out and heal.
To prevent swimmer's ear, wear a swimming cap. After a swim, shake and tilt your head to remove water from the ears. If water remains, use a hair dryer on a low setting or antiseptic ear drops (or alcohol) to dry out the ears.
Common otic (ear) drops that are used to treat Swimmer's Ear include:
Ciprodex*
Cipro HC*
Cortane-B*
Cortisporin*
Domeboro Otic
Floxin
Vosol
Vosol HC*
2006-09-28 05:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the problem is water in the ear so:
Stand on one leg (the one on the side of the problematic ear), bend your head aside - like you are searching for a book on a shelf - so that the ear is down, and jump on the one leg, till the ear opens.
It seems a bit weird but works.
2006-09-28 06:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by Ilham Aliyev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see your doctor, ask him to take a swab from your ear. he will send this off to the laboratory, where they will culture the organisms. If there are any pathogenic organisms present the lab will perform sensitivity testing. The results of these test will be relayed to your doctor whom can then prescribe the apporpriate topical antibiotics. the main problem with over the counter treatments is that they may not be effective against your particular infection. always remember to finish the course of treatment to prevent build up of resistance by the bacteria,as this could result in a worse episode of the same infection. good luck
2006-09-28 05:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by sewattam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ear candle or pur a couple drops of rubbing alcohol in your ear with your head tilted to the side.
2006-09-28 05:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by Song Seeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go too any drugstore and pick up a bottle of swimmers ear ease. Its a little white bottle
2006-09-28 05:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by jackie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swimmers ear is when water is in your ear from the pool right?? just shake your head. the water comes right out silly. shake like a dog shakes.
2006-09-28 05:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prescription ear drops.
2006-09-28 05:57:59 · answer #9 · answered by J13891 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an ear candle!
Check for them at any health store, Wild Oats, etc.
2006-09-28 05:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋