What does an ear infection look like inside?
What does an ear infection look like inside?
A healthy eardrum looks pinkish-gray. An infection of the middle ear, or an ear with otitis media, looks red, bulging, and there may be clear, yellow, or even greenish hued drainage.
How do doctors check for inner ear infection?
A doctor will look into the ear with an instrument called an otoscope. An otoscope helps see inside the ear canal and eardrum to see if there is redness or swelling, build-up of earwax, or if there are any abnormalities in the ear. The doctor may gently puff air against the eardrum to see if it moves, which is normal.
What causes a inner ear infection?
Inner ear infections cause certain parts of the inner ear to become inflamed. They commonly occur when a person has a cold or the flu or if a middle ear infection spreads into the inner ear. The main two types of inner ear infections are labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis.
What to do when the inside of your ear is infected?
How are ear infections treated?
- Apply a warm cloth to the affected ear.
- Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Use OTC or prescription ear drops to relieve pain.
- Take OTC decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).
- Avoid sleeping on the affected ear.
What are the first signs of an ear infection?
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What is the best treatment for an ear infection?
antibiotic eardrops – to treat a bacterial infection
What drugs are used for ear infections?
You can buy ear drops in pharmacies and they are usually under brand names such as Otex and Otosan. You should always read the label when taking any medication as you need to know how many ear drops to administer.
How to treat an inner ear infection naturally?
Holding a Warm Piece of Cloth over the Ear. Applying a warm compress relieves pain.
