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Suffering From Pain In Ear
Hi I have a six year old daughter who has bad left ear due to a build up of catarrah. I have seen a doctor and he suggested steaming and blowing nose. Is this all I can do as she is in a lot of pain.
Fri, 11 Feb 2011
Hi,
She has to do steam inhalation 2-3 times/day, as well as, she can use saline nasal drops 2 drops 3-4times/day. Avoid blowing as much as possible. She can try anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen) if she has pain. It will take time to reduce as the inflammation around the ventilating tube has to subside.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
She has to do steam inhalation 2-3 times/day, as well as, she can use saline nasal drops 2 drops 3-4times/day. Avoid blowing as much as possible. She can try anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen) if she has pain. It will take time to reduce as the inflammation around the ventilating tube has to subside.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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