Feeling Discomfort and Pain In Your Ear? Acute Otitis Media is Sudden and Severe Inflammation of The Middle Ear.
We Can Help You Treat It!
Treatment is suitable for children of ages between 1 and 17 years. For over 17 year olds, a £35 consultation fee applies.
Treat Acute Otitis Media Under The New Pharmacy First Programme in Streatham
When you start to experience sudden and severe pain in the midsection of your ear, you could experience Acute Otitis Media. It is a severe inflammation that can be sudden too, often caused either by a virus or it could be bacterial. Acute Otitis Media impacts people differently but some common symptoms can be ear pain and discomfort, irritations and fluid draining. We’ll cover more of the symptoms for this below.
Symptoms of Acute Otitis Media
Ear Pain and Discomfort
There may be sharp ear pain that gets worse when lying down.
Hearing Loss
Temporary hearing loss may result from fluid accumulation in the middle ear.
Fever
Infections can cause fevers, and acute otitis media can cause them.
Irritability
The discomfort may make babies and young children fussy or irritable.
Fluid Draining
Pus or fluid may drain from the affected ear in some cases.
Difficulty Sleeping
People, especially children, may have difficulty sleeping due to the pain and discomfort.
Loss of Appetite
Appetite may be decreased in young children with acute otitis media.
Balance Issues
It can sometimes be difficult to maintain balance when inflammation occurs in the middle ear.
Your Consultation
Book a Free NHS Consultation with Westbury Chemist allows us to carefully diagnose the issue you may have. During the consultation, our healthcare professional will ask a series of questions about the issue you are facing and may result in medication to help you remedy the problem. At a time and date that is convenient to you, book your free NHS consultation today for Acute Otitis Media.
How The Process Works Using The Pharmacy First Programme
STEP 1
Book Your Free Consultation
Book your Free NHS Consultation with one of our healthcare experts. You can choose to book an appointment either online or in-clinic if you prefer. This appointment will help us diagnose your concern and symptoms.
STEP 2
Speak With The Pharmacist
During your appointment, you will be able to speak with the pharmacist either online or in-clinic depending on your choice of consultation. If required, the pharmacist will prescribe your medication where you can collect it in clinic. We also provide local deliveries too.
STEP 3
Collect Your Medication
After your consultation, if the pharmacist has provided you with a prescription, you may be able to have it delivered as a local customer or visit the clinic for your medication.
How & Where To Get Your Medication Under The Pharmacy First Programme By The NHS
After your consultation about your ear pains, the consultant may be able to provide you with antibiotics to help remedy the inflammation. Westbury Chemist can deliver your medication to you or you can collect your medication at our participating pharmacies under the Westbury Group.
