ear drops
Canal treatment liquid
Ear drops are liquid medication applied directly into the ear canal, typically to treat infections, soften earwax, or relieve pain: The doctor prescribed ear drops for swimmer's ear.
The term also refers to dangling earrings, though this usage is old-fashioned.
Relating to ears
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
neomycin · corticosteroid · analgesic · anti-inflammatory · topical · solution · prescription · over-the-counter
Waxy ear discharge
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- softeningBecoming less firm
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- salineSalt-water solution
mineral oil · olive oil · glycerin · debris · buildup · blockage · impaction · flushing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
numbing · benzocaine · warm · ache · pressure · itching · irritation · inflammation
Angle head from vertical
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- absorbTake in fully
- waitDelay until later
- lie downAssume a horizontal position
cotton ball · room temperature · sterile · dosage · twice daily · administer · instructions · air bubble
otic
Relating to ears
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
hydrocortisone · neomycin · corticosteroid · analgesic · anti-inflammatory · topical · solution · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage
cerumen
Waxy ear discharge
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- softeningBecoming less firm
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
saline · mineral oil · olive oil · glycerin · debris · buildup · blockage · impaction · flushing · syringe
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
alleviate · numbing · benzocaine · warm · ache · pressure · itching · irritation · inflammation · discomfort
tilt head
Angle head from vertical
lie down · cotton ball · room temperature · sterile · dosage · twice daily · administer · instructions · air bubble · drip
- Ear Carecotton swabs, Q-tips, cerumen, otoscope
- Ear Healtheardrum, eardrums, hearing loss, hearing test, hearing aids
- ENTotology, otolaryngologist, ears, laryngology, audiologist
- local treatmentstopical cream, ointment, salve, balm, liniment
- veterinary suppliesheartworm medicine, rabies shot, flea control, heartworm pills, dewormer
- Ear Deviceshearing aid, otoscope, cochlear implant, earbuds, earmold
ear dropsoral medication
Drugs swallowed whole
pills · tablets · capsules · injection · suppository