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Any antibiotic takes 3-4 days to really make a difference with any infection - this is because the infection keeps getting worse while the medicine is killing it off. This is also why you need to take ALL of your antibiotics so you kill ALL of the infection instead of just part of it.
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When is Myringotomy done?
Myringotomy and ear tube surgery is performed to drain ear fluid and prevent ear infections when antibiotics don't work or when ear infections are chronic
Is it beneficial to treat all ear infections in infants using antibiotics?
Recent research suggests that some ear infections heal just as quickly without antibiotics as when they are prescribed. Parents should seek medical advice, though, and carefully monitor fever in an infant.
Why do doctors prescibe antibiotics for viral infections when antibiotics are supposed to be for bacterial infections?
Sometimes doctors will prescribe them to either prevent or treat a secondary infection. Some examples are lung or ear infections that may develop as a result of an initial viral infection.
How long do adult ear infections last?
Generally, an adult recovers from an ear infection within the first week of antibiotics. However, because it is dark and wet inside an ear, bacteria may be harder to treat. It may take 2 full courses of antibiotic to completely kill the bacteria. Also, allergies and common colds can cause ear infections which antibiotics will not treat.
What do you do if you have tubes and get an ear infection?
Your doctor will most likely prescribe either antibiotics or ear drops. If you have tubes in your ears and you still get frequent ear infections, contact your physician. The ear tubes may not be working the way they should be.
How do you cure ear infections?
I had one myself, go to the doctors; they'll give u antibiotics. Should heal up soon after
How do you cure external ear infections?
I had one myself, go to the doctors; they'll give u antibiotics. Should heal up soon after
What is an antibitic?
Saw your question and since I am an RN, thought I would go ahead and answer. I am assuming the question is asking: What is an ANTIBIOTIC, so that is what I will answer. The following definition was obtained from WebMD because it is a clear, concise explanation of antibiotics: Antibiotics are medicines that kill bacteria. Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and sinus infections (sinusitis). There are many types of antibiotics. Each works a little differently and acts on different types of bacteria. Your doctor will decide which antibiotic will work best for your infection. Hope that answers your question.
What are cefalexin used for?
Keflex is used as an antibiotic for pernicious and sometimes long lasting infections. It is a powerful and effective medication used since the 1960s.
When sofradex cream can be used?
Sofradex contains antibiotics and is used to treat ear infections and inflammation of the ear. There are several warnings and restrictions, so this medicine should only be used when it's been prescribed to you by your doctor.
Can ear infections cause skin rash?
can ear infections cause skin rah?
What are ears infections?
An ear infection is when you get an infection in your ear.
