Ear Infection

Posted by Lugan (361 days ago)

Hi,
I've been having alot of pain in my left ear recently.
I was given anti-bis from our school doctor, but to no avail.
Can anyone recommend a doctor for me?
I called the one in garden hotel, but am unwilling to pay the $90usd for the consultation fee, as I am not exactly making 'expat money' lol.
My chinese isn't great, but I expect I can get someone to help with translating for me.
Thanks in advance.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by helinski (358 days ago)

Sorry can't help recommending a doctor, but have had about 10 ear infections in the last 18 months, so know a thing or two about it.

Oral anti-biotics don't work very well for ear-infections. You should ask for anti-biotic ear drops to be prescribed by the doctor - have it 3 times a day. Usually this will clear it up within 3 days.

Also to stop the pain, you will need to take normal painkillers (eg Panadine or Panadine-Forte if you are in a lot of pain) as well as an anti-inflammatory (eg Nurofen) together, otherwise it won't really work. I thought the doctor was trying to OD me when I first heard it, but it came from an ear specialist and it's been totally safe for me.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Meiguoren (358 days ago)

I think it depends on the type and location of infection! If money is a big concern, you might try going back to the same doctor. Sometimes they just need to know that plan A didn't work so they can go to plan B. Or, Dr. Ong in Wu Yang Xin Cheng (inside a hospital, beside river near Ramada hotel) is western trained, speaks English as well as Chinese, has Hong Kong medicines, and charges 200 RMB for an office consultation. phone 20 8737 9670

(I am based in Guangzhou)