Maarten Vasbinder lives in Isaan. His profession is general practitioner, a profession that he mainly practiced in Spain. On Thailandblog he answers questions from readers who live in Thailand and writes about medical facts.
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Dear Martin,
Despite being careful with the fan and certainly not aiming at the painful ear, the pain worsened. The pain is concentrated only in and at the ear. Some sticky fluid continues to come out. I don't have a raise. I myself suspect that it is an inflammation, I sniff more from my nose, have to clear my throat more often because of mucous fluid.
Don't I need antibiotics? There are several of them, can you please make a suggestion and I would like it at the pill shop where
I always buy my medication, can buy?
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
R.
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Dear R,
Normally, no antibiotics are needed for otitis externa. By the way, the drops contain an antibiotic.
If you still want an antibiotic, buy Azithromycin or Roxithromycin
Sincerely,
Dr. Maarten