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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Ear infection treatment for adults includes medications that help clear up the infection or ease symptoms such as pain, dizziness, and nausea. Depending on the cause and location of the ear infection, treatment options include: Pain relievers like Motrin (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen)Allergy medications, such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine)AntibioticsAntiviralsSteroidsAntinausea medications Some are available in oral form, ear drops, or both. This article will go over ear infection treatment in adults, including when you should see a healthcare provider for your symptoms instead of trying to manage them at home. Verywell / Ellen Lindner How Do Adults Get Ear Infections? Ear infections in adults happen for the same reasons that kids get them. It’s usually because there is fluid buildup in the ear that is causing blockages and inflammation. The ear is divided into the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. An ear infection can occur in any of these areas; however, bacterial infections of the inner ear are very rare. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cause infections in the ear and are often brought on by an illness, such as a cold or allergies. Most ear infections do not require treatment and will clear up within a week or two. When treatment (or a combination of treatments) is needed for an adult ear infection, the type that’s chosen will depend on the type of infection someone has. Outer Ear Infections Outer ear infections are sometimes called swimmer's ear, or otitis externa. This type of ear infection is in the ear
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