Boric acid is an excellent antiseptic. In inflammatory processes of the ear for instillation, you can use an alcohol solution of boric acid - 3 percent. It is not necessary to self-medicate, but be sure to consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Catarrhal diseases of the ears are accompanied by acute pain that is difficult to endure. In such situations, use the available tools to quickly relieve inflammation and eliminate pain. Even in Soviet times, boric acid became the most popular drug for this purpose.
Can it be used for otitis and congestion?
Boric acid has been used as a remedy for otitis for over a hundred years.. It is popular now, despite the emergence of many analogues, more gently acting on the body. For adults who do not suffer from the problem of renal failure, it is almost harmless. To the question whether it is possible to bury the boric acid in the ear, the answer will be positive with congestion. However, with many amendments.
Boric acid concentration of 3 percent is used only for the treatment of otitis externa. If the disease affects the middle ear, this drug will not only be useless, but also dangerous. You can not use this drug for the treatment of purulent inflammation, as it enters the bloodstream, having a negative effect on the body.
Important! Boric acid can be instilled into the ear only as prescribed by a doctor!
What helps?
Human ears are made up of the external section - visible to the naked eye, medium and internal. The middle one is located behind the eardrum and serves to conduct sounds. Internal - the most difficult part of the system, which is inflamed only in the case of the launch of otitis media or against the background of a common infectious disease.
Boric acid can only be used for inflammation of the outer ear.. It is important to use this tool only as prescribed by a doctor, since if there are perforations in the eardrum, the acid can get into the tympanic cavity and even cause a burn. In addition, the tool can be used for the occurrence of ulcers, eczema, acne and other dermatological diseases of the external ear cavity. You can not bury boric acid, if there is a purulent process!
Contraindications
For instillation, 3% boric acid is used. Despite the low content of acid, it is still capable of causing irritation and unpleasant reactions in people with special diseases.
The use of boric acid in the form of drops for the treatment of otitis is not recommended:
- People with renal failure.
- Having perforations in the eardrum.
- Children.
- Pregnant and lactating women.
How many drops do you need for adults and kids?
A pipette is used for instillation of boric acid in the ear.. It is not recommended to exceed the maximum dose for one time, which is:
- 5-6 drops for adults;
- 2-3 drops for children.
How many times a day is allowed and what is the duration of treatment?
How often can I drip boric acid into the ear canal? Usually, the pain disappears after the first use of the drug. However, if further use of boric acid is postponed, a relapse may occur. Boric acid should be instilled 3-4 times a day to achieve a stable, stable result.
Last instilled at bedtime. The average duration of treatment for children should not exceed seven days, and adults can bury no more than two weeks.
Important! Do not drip boric acid for more than two weeks. If the disease has not passed during this time, the otolaryngologist will prescribe antibiotics.
Step by step instructions on how to properly drop
For the procedure will require:
Three percent solution of boric acid.- Three percent hydrogen peroxide solution.
- 2 pipettes.
- Cotton swabs or discs.
Three percent solution of boric acid.- Before proceeding directly to the instillation of boric acid, the ear must be prepared by cleaning it from earwax and impurities. For this purpose, a three percent hydrogen peroxide solution is suitable, for which the first pipette is intended.
Purification is done as follows:
- Head tilted to one side so that the liquid penetrated better into the ear canal.
- Hydrogen peroxide solution is pipetted, then three drops are gently instilled into the ear.
- Ten minutes later, the head is turned in the other direction, putting a globule to the ear.
- Gently wipe the fluid that has flowed out of your ear.
- Boron acid instillation procedure itself consists of the following actions:
- Pipette a sufficient amount of solution.
- Head tilt to the side, with a sore ear up.
- Instill three to six drops of boric acid solution.
- After 10-15 minutes, the head is turned over to the other side, after having applied the end of it to the auditory canal.
- Gently wipe away leaked fluid.
Attention! Both drugs should be heated before hand before use in the hand, bringing their temperature to room temperature. - In order to achieve a more tangible effect, it is possible to put a needle in ear dipped in a solution of boric acid at night. It is pre-twisted for a more comfortable location in the ear area, while it is forbidden to deeply enter into the ear canal.
How to apply to children?
Boric acid is dangerous for children., as it may not be excreted by the body, causing toxic poisoning. To use this tool for the treatment of children should be exclusively prescribed by the otolaryngologist in the indicated dosage.
As a rule, it is up to three drops three to four times a day for up to one week. Children up to one year otolaryngologists do not prescribe boric acid. If this does happen, you should ask if it is possible to replace this tool with a more harmless counterpart.
Is pregnant allowed?
If a pregnant woman has an ear pain, first of all, she needs to visit a doctor who can eliminate internal otitis and otitis of the middle ear. Boric acid has the property of penetrating into the blood and from there into the placenta.. It accumulates in the body of a woman and the fetus. In pregnancy, this tool is better not to use.
In addition, any damage associated with the ears, it is better to control immediately to avoid the transition of the disease to the middle ear, the treatment of which is impossible without taking antibiotics inside. Pregnant women cannot use boric acid for treatment, since it can have a negative effect on the fetus.
Side effects of a 3 percent substance
This drug has side effects such as:
- Nausea, vomiting, problems with the digestive tract.
- Cramps.
- Confusion of consciousness.
- Shock.
How is it absorbed by the body?
Boric acid is able to penetrate the blood. If it is properly buried in the ear and the possibility of penetration beyond the external part is excluded, it has an antiseptic effect, eliminating the source of pain and inflammation.
After turning the head in the opposite direction, it should flow out freely. The remaining excess painlessly self-evaporate.
Alternative
Boric acid has been used to treat otitis for more than a hundred years. During this time, pharmaceutical companies have created many analogues of this tool, which have fewer contraindications, can be used by pregnant women. Also There are special tools that are designed for children under the age of one.. Their appointment is carried out by an otolaryngologist, taking into account the peculiarities of the state of the patient's body.
Conclusion
Boric acid is able to fight infections, preventing their development in the ear cavity and more than once proved its effectiveness. However, today there are many more harmless counterparts of this tool, have a similar effect. It should be used very carefully, especially in childhood. This preparation for the treatment of diseases of the auditory canal is not recommended for pregnant women.
