According to otolaryngologist Alexander Balakin, this season, acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections are often accompanied by otitis media – ear inflammation. What should be done to prevent it?
Otitis media should be treated by a doctor, but pain can be reduced before an appointment.
— To do this, you can insert a cotton swab soaked in boric alcohol into the ear, or use medications like Otipax or Lorotox, there are many of them. It is good to make a vodka compress or drink regular painkillers, — the doctor advised.
It is very important to relieve swelling of the mucous membrane in the nasopharynx so that the nose can breathe. You can use vasoconstrictors, as well as sprays with corticosteroids.
— But with medications that constrict blood vessels, you need to be careful so as not to develop an addiction, they should not be used for more than 4 days. In the most extreme case, no longer than a week, — Balakin warned.
Symptoms of otitis:
- Severe “shooting” pain, may intensify when lying down or chewing.
- Hearing loss
- Ear discharge. May be clear, purulent or bloody.
- Ear congestion
- Fever, especially in children.
- Headache
- Balance problems. In some cases, dizziness may occur.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.