Are inner ear infections contagious?

Answer 1

The ear infection itself is not contagious, however the virus that causes the cold that often accompanies an ear infection can be.

Answer 2

No they are not contagious. Especially if you are on antibiotics. An ear infection is not an air born virus that can spread easily. If you have not already I would go to the doctor and get it looked at to get the proper medication. A severe ear infection can damage your hearing.

Answer 3

sevenofous is right. It is the virus that's contagious, not the single ear infection. Inner infections ("Otitis interna") usually need more treatment than the common Otitis media found in infants and kids. You may be put on meclizine (antivert) for nausea and dizziness

See this site: http://www.alexanderent.net/inner-ear-infection.htm

for more info on types of ear infections and disorders.

Answer 4

Otitis Media (ear infection), is not contagious, it is the most common ailment for children b/c their eustation tube is not at the right angle as adults so it is easy to become infected and close off causing the liquid. Don't worry about it

Answer 5

No, but if someone lives in a home where someone smokes, the second-hand smoke can cause inner ear infections.

Answer 6

the inner ear infections are the advanced stage of the simple cold and throat or upper chest infections that are not treated properly or half-term treated or maybe neglected.good health.

Answer 7

no, i have had an ear infectin twice, and they r not contagious, but the medicine for it tastes really good

Answer 8

Only If the person that is sick has a HIGH Fever

Answer 9

absolutely not!

Answer 10

yes they are.