Help ear infection again!

Hi everyone, Well it seems that I am always getting something these days. Friday evening the left side of my face swelled up, my left ear was throbbing and I had a fever of 101. I went to the walk in clinic yesterday morning and he told me that I had an ear infection again. This is the 3rd time since the beginning of the year!!!! He seems to think that my immunity is down and I get my blood work back this week so I will know more about that soon. Anyway, I am on drops again and liquid antibiotics for 10 days. So much for swimming for now LOL!! I am going to make an appt with my doctor and speak to him about sending me to an ear, nose, throat specialist to see what they recommend. Ever since I started using the CPAC machine (after I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea ) I wake up with moisture in my ears due to the mask. Maybe this is what is causing this.........? bacteria growing in there...........? The doctor suggested I wipe my ears with hydrogen peroxide and cotton everyday and I use a hair dryer on my ears after I shower. I use a bathing cap when I am not washing my hair and cover my ears when I shower. I don't know what else to do? Any suggestions/ideas/advice? Has anyone else had chronic ear infections? If so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I do have some good news, I am now down exactly 60 pounds since WLS on June 26th. Yahoo!!! Sim --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead HW: 323 lbs; SW: 307 lbs CW: 247 lbs; GW: 150 June 26, 07- RNY, Seattle, WA Surgeon: Dr. J. Hunter

Sorry, can't help you on the ear infection thing, but WYG on 60 pounds lost!!! That is awesome girl! You must feel so much better....well, aside from your ear, knee, and what have you! Been thinking about what a different summer we will have next year, eh!? All the best to you. Laurel