Private treatment for ear infections 

The majority of ear infections are caused by viruses, and some are caused by bacteria. Most of these will resolve naturally without the need for treatment.

You can't catch an ear infection from someone else, but bacteria and viruses can spread easily, so washing your hands and covering your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze is advisable.

Poking or cleaning your ears with cotton buds can also cause an ear infection, spreading bacteria, and can even damage your ear. 

If your condition is persistent or causing you discomfort, our ENT specialists provide prompt and effective private treatment for ear infections.

The first thing our specialists will do is identify the cause of your ear infection. They'll discuss your symptoms with you and will look inside your ears using a small hand-held device with a light on the end (called an otoscope). This is a fast and painless examination. In some cases, your specialist may also carry out some hearing tests. These are also non-invasive and painless, so there's no need to worry if they suggest this.

We offer prompt and safe private treatment for ear infections. This will usually be antibiotics, and if there's anything blocking your ear such as earwax or mucus, our specialists may suggest removing it using microsuction. This is a gentle and safe treatment that we can do here at the clinic.

In some cases, the infection may spread to a space inside the middle ear called the mastoid cavity. This may cause a discharge from the ear and your hearing may be affected. Occasionally, this can also lead to a skin growth inside the ear. If this happens, then a surgery (known as mastoid surgery or mastoidectomy) may be needed to remove the infection or skin growth. This is a routine surgery and you should be able to return home the same day.