This is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear that results in ear pain.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your ears and determine the best course of treatment
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
The health care provider will look inside the ears using an instrument called an otoscope. This may show:
A virus or bacteria can cause ear infections. Antibiotics will not help an infection that is caused by a virus. Many health care providers no longer prescribe antibiotics for every ear infection. However, all children younger than 6 months with an ear infection are treated with antibiotics. Your health care provider is more likely to prescribe antibiotics if your child: If antibiotics are prescribed, it is important to take them every day and to take all of the medicine. Do NOT stop the medicine when symptoms go away. If the antibiotics do not seem to be working within 48 to 72 hours, contact your doctor. You may need to switch to a different antibiotic.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
These symptoms are due to the body’s reaction to a foreign substance. They can include itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. This care bundle includes 2 visits with a primary care provider.
This occurs when exposure to a virus results in a runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. It is also called infectious nasopharyngitis.
This is persistent middle ear fluid or infection that can develop after an acute ear infection. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after the surgical procedure.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
This is the progressive or increasing loss of hearing that occurs as a person ages. It is also known as presbycusis. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after a hearing test.
This condition occurs when the inside of the nose swells, causing a person to feel like they can’t breathe through their nose.
This is an inflamed, swollen outer ear and ear canal caused by an infection. It is also known as otitis externa.