Ear Infection Relief: Symptoms, Treatments & Children's Care

Symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors associated with ear infections vary significantly between infants with vomiting and adults with inner ear balance issues.

Doctor ENT checking ear with otoscope to woman patient

Antibiotics for Ear Infections in Adults

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kari Oakes

Antibiotics are prescribed for some types of bacterial ear infections in adults. Since different types of ear infections require different treatment, your doctor will do a careful examination and obtain your health history before deciding how best to treat your ear infection.