What Is an Ear Infection?
10. Treatment
In the majority of cases, an ear infection will clear up without any treatment. The patient will likely be asked to get plenty of rest, and they may also be given medication to help sooth their symptoms. This will typically include medication that will help to reduce the pain.
If the infection is considered to be severe enough then antibiotics will likely be administered. The type of antibiotic and the dosage will depend on the type of bacteria present, and how bad the infection is. The patient should finish the course of antibiotics clearly to help ensure all of the bacteria have been killed.
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