What Is a Middle Ear Infection?
10. Treatment
In many cases, no treatment will be deemed necessary and the patient will usually recover fully within 1 or two weeks. The patient is often simply asked to get plenty of rest, especially where a virus is the cause. In some instances where bacteria are the cause, antibiotics may be used to help clear up the infection.
Anesthetic drops may also be used to help clear up bacterial infections. The patient may be prescribed medication that will help soothe pain and other unwelcome symptoms. A warm compress may also help by helping to reduce any pressure building up in the ear.
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