Middle ear infection diagnosis and treatment NYC
- SAME day Appt - Evenings - Saturdays.
- Accept most insurances.
- Discount for uninsured ($90).
- Board Certified Doctor.
- Convenient Manhattan Location
*Care provided for 18 years of age and older
Recent Patient Comments
It began out of the blue and before I knew it I was in intense pain. My sister-in-law recommended Walk In Clinic of NY so I went. The staff there were very nice and understanding, and treated my middle ear infection professionally and affordably. I wanted to e-mail you guys to say that I have been recommending you to all my co-workers. Keep up the great job!
-Maryanne P.
We accept most insurances
- 1199
- Admin. Concepts
- Aetna
- Aftra Health Fund
- AliCare
- Allied Benefit
- Allstate
- Amalgamated Life
- Ameriben
- Anthem
- Assurant
- Atlantis
- Beech Street
- Benefit Concepts
- Blue Cross
- Can Assistance
- CareFirst
- CD PHP
- Celtic
- Cigna
- CISI
- Companion Life
- Consolidated
- Coventry
- Delta Health
- EBS-RMSCO
- Emblem Health
- Empire Plan
- Fallon
- First health
- FreeLancers
- Frontier International
- GEHA
- GHI
- GHMSI
- Gilsbar
- Global Excel
- Golden Rule
- Great West
- Guardian
- Harrington Health
- Hartford
- HCC medical
- Health Choice
- Health Equity
- Health plan Admin.
- Healthnet
- HPHC
- IMG
FAQs
- What is a middle ear infection?
- What are the symptoms of middle ear infection?
- What causes middle ear infections?
- How long will my middle ear infection last?
- What can I do myself for middle ear infections?
- Are there any home remedies I can try for a middle ear infection while I am waiting to be seen by the doctor?
- What should I do if I think I have a middle ear infection?
- What sort of examination will the doctor do for a middle ear infection?
- What is the treatment for a middle ear infection?
- How can I avoid middle ear infections in the future?
What is a middle ear infection?
A middle ear infection is a condition involving fever, pain in the ear and hearing problems. It is usually the result of an infection in the middle ear.
What are the symptoms of middle ear infection?
Likely symptoms of middle ear infection in an adult include:
- Earache
- Fever
- Feeling of blockage in the ear
- Drainage of fluid from the ear
- Dizziness
What causes middle ear infections?
Middle ear infections can arise when the bacteria, fungi or viruses that cause colds, sore throats or respiratory problems spread to the middle ear.
How long will my middle ear infection last?
Middle ear infections may resolve on their own in a couple of days or the pain may last over a week.
What can I do myself for middle ear infections?
Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be taken to reduce pain. Also, applying a warm compress or warm hot water bottle to the ear may help relieve pain.
Are there any home remedies I can try for a middle ear infection while I am waiting to be seen by the doctor?
2-3 drops of garlic juice or warm olive oil can be put into the ear with a dropper before going to bed. If the pain continues, come to see the doctor at our walk-in clinic.
What should I do if I think I have a middle ear infection?
You can drop in at our walk-in clinic at 274 Madison Ave (between 39-40 Streets) Suite #304, New York, NY 10016, or call us on (212) 696 5900 for an appointment.
What sort of examination will the doctor do for a middle ear infection?
For middle ear infections the doctor will examine your ear using an instrument called an otoscope. To check for the presence of fluid in the ear the doctor may use an instrument which puffs a little air into the ear called a pneumatic otoscope, or an instrument that uses sound and air pressure.
What is the treatment for a middle ear infection?
Middle ear infections can be either bacterial or viral, so treatments will be aimed at reducing swelling of the ear and boosting the immune system. Antibiotics may be prescribed to treat bacterial ear infections, but viral infections are not treatable by antibiotics, so measures are taken to reduce symptoms such as taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce pain and fever.
How can I avoid middle ear infections in the future?
- Avoid cigarette smoke
- Do not use cotton buds to clean your ears.
- Avoid forceful nose blowing when you have a cold.
- Try to prevent water entering your ears when taking a shower or swimming.