Fast Relief from Ear Infections in Flagstaff: Mend Care Comes to You
Mend Care Treats Ear Infections From Your Home
Mend Care brings fast relief for ear infections directly to your Flagstaff home, no clinic visit required!
What is an Ear Infection?
An ear infection, medically known as otitis media, is an inflammation of the middle ear, the space behind the eardrum. It’s often caused by bacteria or viruses and can lead to a buildup of fluid, causing pain and pressure.
Common Symptoms of an Ear Infection:
- Ear Pain: Often sharp, sudden, or a constant dull ache.
- Fever: Especially common in children.
- Fussiness or Irritability: In infants and young children who can’t express their pain verbally.
- Trouble Sleeping: Due to pain and discomfort.
- Fluid Drainage from the Ear: May be clear, cloudy, or bloody.
- Difficulty Hearing: Temporary hearing loss or muffled sounds.
- Loss of Balance: In some cases.
How Mend Care Can Help with Ear Infection?
Our experienced medical professionals are equipped to provide prompt and effective treatment for ear infections. Here’s what you can expect with our in-home ear infection care:
- Assessment: We’ll thoroughly assess the symptoms, examine the ear using an otoscope (a lighted instrument for looking inside the ear), and review the medical history.
- Diagnosis: Based on the examination, we’ll determine if an ear infection is present and the likely cause (bacterial or viral).
- Treatment:
- Pain Management: We’ll recommend over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help manage pain and reduce fever.
- Antibiotics: If the infection is bacterial, we may prescribe antibiotics.
- Observation: For some viral or mild bacterial ear infections, we may recommend a “watchful waiting” approach, as many ear infections resolve on their own.
- Education: We’ll provide guidance on how to care for the ear infection at home, including tips for pain relief and when to seek further medical attention.
Reasons to Seek Emergency Care
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately if you or your child experience:
- Severe ear pain that doesn’t improve with pain medication
- High fever (over 104°F)
- Stiff neck or severe headache
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness or altered mental state
- Signs of dehydration
- New swelling, redness, or pain behind the ear.
These symptoms could indicate a more serious infection or complication.
Why Choose Mend Care for Ear Infections in Flagstaff?
- Convenience: Skip the trip to the urgent care or ER and receive treatment in the comfort of your own home.
- Fast Relief: We offer prompt appointments to help you or your child get the care needed quickly.
- Experienced Professionals: Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating ear infections.
- Personalized Care: We take the time to understand the individual needs and develop a plan that’s right for you or your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several with some being much more concerning than others. For the purposes of keeping it short. These three are the most common: Acute otitis media usually but not always requiring antibiotics, Effusion which is a fluid build up in the ear and swimmers ear which usually but not always requires antibiotics.
The ear infection itself is not contagious, but the viruses and bacteria that often cause them (like colds and the flu) can be spread from person to person.
Ear infections are usually caused by bacteria or viruses that get trapped in the middle ear. This often happens after a cold, allergies, or other respiratory illness.
