constant ear infections

[2louise2]

I have been having constant ear infections for ages now.. i keep going to the doctors and they just keep perscribing me antibiotics.. so much so that i have a tollerence to amoxicillin.. when i take the antibiotocs they seem to work for a while then no longer after ive stopped taking them the infection comes back.. im at the end of my teather with this and  finding it hard to understand why they keep reacurring.. i dont go swimming.. i dont even put my head under the water when i bathe.. im doimg everything im suppose to but i keep getting them i just dont know what to do anymore.. any suggestions?


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[Genasmom]

Ask your doctor to prescribe Nasonex. I know it sounds crazy, but i had ear infections with little to no cure for 10 years. This last doctor said it was a sinus infection, and sure enough, no more problems. After symptoms go away, only use as needed or you will get chest congestion. Good Luck.

[2louise2]

ok so im on another abtibiotic now.. thats the 7th lot in a short space of time.. surley this isnt good for me?? is my health at risk taking all these.?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, have a culture and sensitivity test done to find out the correct antibiotic that the infecting organism is sensitive to and taking this medication for the required amount of days may help to clear the infection. Gently rinse the ear using a bulb syringe and warm saline solution. To ease ear pain, apply a warm washcloth or a heating pad set on low. Follow the instructions for ear drops and complete your antibiotic course. You can use OTC Acetaminophen also for relief from pain. Regards.