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Hi,I have a problem with my left ear. I am going to see a

Sent to Health Experts July 29, 2006 8:07 p.m.

Hi,
I have a problem with my left ear. I am going to see a doctor next week. A am sure that there is an infection in there. The ear is stuffy, it's itching... What can I do?
Thank you.

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Sent July 29, 2006 8:15 p.m. (7 minutes and 58 seconds later)

you may have swimmers ear. I do know that is associated with itchy and stuffy feelings.

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Sent July 29, 2006 8:18 p.m. (2 minutes and 51 seconds later)

What can I do now?

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Sent July 29, 2006 8:26 p.m. (8 minutes and 28 seconds later)

To help relieve the pain until you see the doctor, you can place a warm washcloth or heating pad against your ear. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may also ease discomfort.

Keep water out of the ear, A shower cap offers protection while showering or bathing, or ear plugs.

The doctor will prescribe a antibiotic or eardrops.

Watch for fever its common in swimmers ear.

Edited by JC22 on July 29 2006 at 8:27pm

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