Adult Ear Infection Treatments

Whether bacterial or viral, adult ear infection may be treated and any buildup removed. With bacterial infections, antibiotics are necessary. Fortunately, bacterial infections can be very simple to treat.

Viral infections are more complicated to treat and may necessitate a myringotomy, which is a minor surgery in which a small plastic tube is inserted into eardrum. This acts as a vent to relieve pressure of buildup or infection. It also drains fluid remaining in ear. This little tube is not permanent; it falls out automatically after a short time.

If adenoids have caused build up and infections in ear, they may need to be removed. They are just like tonsils in that they aren’t necessary and can easily be removed without complications.

Adult Ear Infection Prevention

Prevention of adult ear infection is simple. Nasal spray flushes out bacteria and pollutants which could cause build up and infection. Even allergens can be washed out. The important element necessary in effective nasal spray is xylitol, which naturally repels bacteria before it has a chance to settle into nasal tissue.

Chewing gum containing xylitol may also loosen and relieve pressure in ear while at same time releasing xylitol into mouth and throat and preventing bacteria to move up to nasal passages and into ear. Studies have proven use of xylitol-rich gum reduces risk of ear infection.

When lying in bed, think of something really boring. And no, thinking of your bills will not cut it that will likely in turn increase your anxiety and keep you awake longer. As odd as this may sound, I have found thinking of tree leaves dead boring and drifts me off to land of nod (in other words sleep) quickly.

Try to visualize something peaceful. Take your mind into a land that you love, whether that be out in country, at ocean, in mountains. It’s place you feel happiest and at peace. Not energized and ready for action.

You should try avoiding Alcohol, Caffeine and Nicotine before going to bed. These are stimulates and will keep you awake longer.

© Joanne King - http://www.anxiety-panic-free.com