how many days does ear infection last?
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How Long Do Ear Infections Last? Middle ear infections often go away on their own within 2 or 3 days, even without any specific treatment. In some cases, an infection can last longer (with fluid in the middle ear for 6 weeks or longer), even after antibiotic treatment.
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After a few days, the pain and swelling generally subside. Left untreated, the ear remains lumpy and the swelling gradually hardens over the course of 7 to 10 days. This can create a permanent change to the ear's appearance. In some cases, the ear may flop over as the cartilage dies.
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Once the infection clears, fluid may still remain in the middle ear but usually disappears within three to six weeks.
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How long an ear infection lasts depends on how severe the infection is. When treated promptly, most inner ear infections will resolve in days to about 2 weeks duration, with no permanent damage to the ear.
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For an uncomplicated ear infection, children between 6 months and 2 years usually take an antibiotic for 10 days. Children over 2 years of age will take an antibiotic for 5 days. The doctor might suggest acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce the child's pain.
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Most perforated eardrums heal within two months without complications. Hearing loss is usually temporary, though some people experience some level of permanent hearing loss. Occasionally, a chronic (long-lasting) infection may cause the perforation to become permanent along with some degree of hearing loss.
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The fluid can cause a mild hearing loss for a short time. It will slowly get better and go away with the antibiotic. The fluid is no longer infected, but sometimes, may take weeks to go away. In 90% of children, it clears up by itself over 1 to 2 months.
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With proper care, most mild earlobe infections will clear up in 1 to 2 weeks. Infections keep coming back if you are not conscientious in ear and earring care. How can I take care of myself? If the ear is infected, clean both sides of the earlobe with rubbing alcohol.
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Tonsillitis, in most cases, lasts 4 to 10 days. A bacterial sore throat may last slightly longer but usually gets better with antibiotics.
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Middle ear infections often go away on their own within 2 or 3 days, even without any specific treatment. In some cases, an infection can last longer (with fluid in the middle ear for 6 weeks or longer), even after antibiotic treatment.
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You won't normally have any hearing problems. It usually lasts a few hours or days, but it may take three to six weeks to settle completely.
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Acute outer ear infections come on suddenly. They usually go away within six weeks, but the infection may then come back again. Chronic outer ear infections cause ongoing symptoms that may last for several months or more. This can lead to permanent hearing loss.
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Ear infections. Ear infections are very common, particularly in children. You do not always need to see a GP for an ear infection as they often get better on their own within 3 days.
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Antibiotics are often not needed for middle ear infections because the body's immune system can fight off the infection on its own. However, sometimes antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, are needed to treat severe cases right away or cases that last longer than 2–3 days.
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Not everyone gets these symptoms, but in people who do they usually last 1 to 2 weeks. After the symptoms disappear, you may not have any further symptoms for many years, even though the infection remains in your body.
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How long an ear infection lasts depends on how severe the infection is. When treated promptly, most inner ear infections will resolve in days to about 2 weeks duration, with no permanent damage to the ear. Some inner ear infections may lead to permanent partial or total hearing loss.
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Make sure you give your child the antibiotic as directed. The fever should be gone by 2 days (48 hours). The ear pain should be better by 2 days. It should be gone by 3 days (72 hours).