Anyone ever had issues with chronic ear infections or swimmers ear?
I have had them all my life, as an infant to a crazy older lady...
They used to occur 3-4 times a year, then I got custom ear molds about made about 8 years ago for swim and showers, and down to maybe 1 every 12-18 months. Last week I started feeling the usual fluid in my ear and tenderness, so I’ve been keeping my head out of the pool water and still wearing my earplugs. Today, it’s officially a full blown ear infection and the ENT used the little vacuum tube to drain it.
You all are so resourceful and I was hoping maybe you all had some suggestions that I could take to an ENT dr or fix on my own.
I asked about tubes yesterday. ENT said it should have been done as a kid. For some reason it never was.
now that I’m an adult, they only do the tubes if you are up to the 3-4 a year. And since the molds have gotten me maybe 12-18 months it wouldn’t be recommended. I might try and get in to see another ENT when I get back from a long work trip, gone for 2-3 months starting Monday.
I can try the Sudafed, I’ve veen using Benadryl. For some reason Sudafed has an adverse effect on my body, so it’s not my preferred.
I asked about tubes yesterday. ENT said it should have been done as a kid. For some reason it never was.
now that I’m an adult, they only do the tubes if you are up to the 3-4 a year. And since the molds have gotten me maybe 12-18 months it wouldn’t be recommended. I might try and get in to see another ENT when I get back from a long work trip, gone for 2-3 months starting Monday.
I can try the Sudafed, I’ve veen using Benadryl. For some reason Sudafed has an adverse effect on my body, so it’s not my preferred.
