Pressure in the ear occurs due to the accumulation of fluids in the ear. Cures for pressure in the ear depend mainly on draining the accumulated fluid as well as treating the cause of fluid rely. Generally speaking, a malfunctioning Eustachian tube is the main cause of fluid pressure in the ears; therefore, antibiotics are usually prescribed for relieving of the ear pressure.
The gram positive bacteria, like streptococcus, haemophlus and moraxella, are the main type of bacteria causing ear infection; fortunately, these types of bacteria are very sensitive to amoxicillin antibiotics. Amoxicillin possesess minimal side effects and it is taken by the oral route, either in the tablet or the liquid forms.
In cases where pressure in the ear is induced by a swelling in the sinus and nasal tissues, then decongestants are the drugs of choice, they are sold OTC. Topical or oral decongestants will cause an immediate relief for the pressure in the ear. The mode of action of such drugs is by shrinking of the nasal and sinus tissues through reducing their blood supply, thus decreasing the swelling. Definitely, this will cause opening of the Eustachian tubes, drainage of the fluids, and relieving of the ear pressure.
Ear tubes are commonly indicated for the treatment of the chronic middle ear infection, especially in children. This surgical procedure helps in draining the fluid accumulation in the middle ear, and consequently prevents the recurrence of the infection. Ear tubes surgical insertion is a very safe and easy procedure, it takes only a few minutes to be performed, but the main disadvantages are scarring of the eardrums and the permanent eardrum perforation.
