Ear Infections: clarity, not confusion.
Ear infections are one of the most common ENT problems in children and can also affect adults, especially after colds, swimming or travel. Prompt treatment prevents complications like hearing loss and eardrum damage.
Symptoms
Causes
- Upper respiratory infections and colds
- Blocked eustachian tubes
- Water exposure (swimmer's ear)
- Eardrum perforation or chronic middle-ear disease
Diagnosis
- Detailed history and microscopic ear examination
- Tympanometry to evaluate middle-ear function
- Culture of ear discharge when needed
- Audiometry to check for hearing impact
Treatment
- Targeted ear drops for outer-ear infections
- Oral antibiotics when bacterial infection is confirmed
- Aural toilet under microscope for chronic cases
- Tympanoplasty or ventilation tubes when indicated
Prevention
- Keep water out of ears during infections
- Treat colds and allergies promptly
- Avoid inserting objects into the ear canal
- Follow up regularly if you have chronic middle-ear disease
Recovery
Acute cases usually resolve within 5–10 days. Chronic ears require staged treatment and follow-up, often over 6–8 weeks, with clear milestones at every visit.
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Ear Infections — questions patients ask
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The infection itself isn't contagious, but the colds that trigger them often are.
Only a small number do — usually those with repeated infections or persistent fluid affecting hearing.
It's best to postpone flying until pain and pressure resolve — we can advise on a case-by-case basis.
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