Q. How long does a middle ear discharge caused after a cold take to go away?
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The length of time a middle ear discharge caused after a cold takes to go away will depend on the severity of the cold, how long it lasted and what treatment options were taken. On average, a middle ear discharge can take four to seven days to heal fully. However, if your symptoms persist, or if complications arise such as fluid buildup in the middle ear or recurrent infection due to bacteria growth, you should see an ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialist immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment.
In most cases of mild irritation caused by colds and flu viruses, decongestants and/or over-the-counter pain relievers may help alleviate symptoms associated with a middle ear discharge like pressure in your ears from congestion and pain in your throat from excess mucus drainage. Additionally taking supplements such as multivitamins with zinc could be helpful for bolstering up your immune system which can aid in dealing with virus related illnesses faster. Furthermore staying hydrated is important for helping flush out any lingering germs that might be causing further irritation within the sinuses or nasopharynx which could lead to further issues within the inner and outer parts of the ear canal.
It is worth noting that while most cases are not serious enough to need medical intervention some people may require specific antibiotic treatments if they develop a bacterial infection due to their illness or complications arising from it. Therefore it is essential that people seek professional medical care immediately when symptoms persist beyond seven days without improvement or worsen over time as these could potentially indicate more serious underlying conditions needing attention before they become worse over time.
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