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Have Middle Ear Infection. Diagnosed With Vestibular Neronitis After Vertigo Attack. Prescribed Levofloxacin. Can I Use Alcohol To Clean?
Question: Dear dr,
I had some middle ear infection after seeing the ent. I was diagnosed with vestibular neronitis after a sudden vertigo attack followed by flu..
I went for a followed up n was told that there is still some infection n redness. Was given levofloxacin n alcohol.
I was bathing a afraid some water leaked into my ears. I used a cotton swab, dip in the alcohol n applied both ears. I felt a burning sensation n slight pain .. It's it normal ??
I'm not comfortable with it n worried it will burn my aldy infected ear ..
I didn use levofloxacin eat drops though .. Should I used them together??
Should I stop the alcohol applying? I didn pour or drip in , jux XXXXXXX stick n sort of clean it n the burning sensation is still there.. Will it go away? Will it cause further infection ??
I had some middle ear infection after seeing the ent. I was diagnosed with vestibular neronitis after a sudden vertigo attack followed by flu..
I went for a followed up n was told that there is still some infection n redness. Was given levofloxacin n alcohol.
I was bathing a afraid some water leaked into my ears. I used a cotton swab, dip in the alcohol n applied both ears. I felt a burning sensation n slight pain .. It's it normal ??
I'm not comfortable with it n worried it will burn my aldy infected ear ..
I didn use levofloxacin eat drops though .. Should I used them together??
Should I stop the alcohol applying? I didn pour or drip in , jux XXXXXXX stick n sort of clean it n the burning sensation is still there.. Will it go away? Will it cause further infection ??
Brief Answer:
Stop the alcohol
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
Thank you for your query
I have gone through your query, it suggests that you are suffering from otitis media with vestibular neuronitis.
You may continue the antibiotic levofloxacin and add the nasal decongestant with antivertigo and anti allergic drugs.
To reach the near diagnosis you need to go for Rinne, Weber and Impedance Audiometry Test.
Now I will answer your specific questions:
I was bathing a afraid some water leaked into my ears. I used a cotton swab, dip in the alcohol n applied both ears. I felt a burning sensation n slight pain .. It's it normal ?? - It is normal
I didn use levofloxacin eat drops though .. Should I used them together?? - No, only use levofloxacin and avoid alcohol
Should I stop the alcohol applying? - Yes
I didn pour or drip in , jux XXXXXXX stick n sort of clean it n the burning sensation is still there.. Will it go away? - Yes, give it some time
Will it cause further infection ?? - To prevent further infection use glycerine soaked cotton.
If you have any doubt, I will be available for you query.
Wish you good health
Stop the alcohol
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
Thank you for your query
I have gone through your query, it suggests that you are suffering from otitis media with vestibular neuronitis.
You may continue the antibiotic levofloxacin and add the nasal decongestant with antivertigo and anti allergic drugs.
To reach the near diagnosis you need to go for Rinne, Weber and Impedance Audiometry Test.
Now I will answer your specific questions:
I was bathing a afraid some water leaked into my ears. I used a cotton swab, dip in the alcohol n applied both ears. I felt a burning sensation n slight pain .. It's it normal ?? - It is normal
I didn use levofloxacin eat drops though .. Should I used them together?? - No, only use levofloxacin and avoid alcohol
Should I stop the alcohol applying? - Yes
I didn pour or drip in , jux XXXXXXX stick n sort of clean it n the burning sensation is still there.. Will it go away? - Yes, give it some time
Will it cause further infection ?? - To prevent further infection use glycerine soaked cotton.
If you have any doubt, I will be available for you query.
Wish you good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dear dr I spoke to u several days ago .. Thk u so much . I went back to the ent n she check my ears n said still a little bit of infection. Gave me levofloxacin ear drops again n boric acid solution.. And advise me to go for infra red therapy to speed up recovery.
I'm worried the boric solution will aggravate my condition. I only use one time though ...
I nv thought that ears can be so sensitive .. N I'm very careful dealing with it now
I'm worried the boric solution will aggravate my condition. I only use one time though ...
I nv thought that ears can be so sensitive .. N I'm very careful dealing with it now
Brief Answer:
no need to infrared radiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for follow up
You may continue the boric acid and levofloxacin ear drop. These both will solve your purpose better. No need to be worried about the boric acid because it prevents the growth of bacteria by maintaining ph of ear, just do not put it beyond the prescribed dose.
no need to infrared radiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for follow up
You may continue the boric acid and levofloxacin ear drop. These both will solve your purpose better. No need to be worried about the boric acid because it prevents the growth of bacteria by maintaining ph of ear, just do not put it beyond the prescribed dose.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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