Ringing in ears-on antibiotics, stilling ringing?

my boyfriend is on an antibiotic for his ringing in ears, the doctor said he could not see anything, and gave him augmentin, he has been on it for about 5-6 days now. he still has the non-stop ringing, and now feels pain, says the ringing is very loud. it is his right ear.it came on all of a sudden a few weeks ago. is this tinnitus or an inner ear infection-or are they the same thing? will his ringing ever go away. i figured if it was an ear infection the antibiotic would have cleared it up, so i'm afraid it is ear damage, but he is not around noisy stuff for long periods of time, so i'm confused. can ear nose and throat specialists be able to tell him what is wrong for sure, unlike the medical doctor at the clinic?Ringing in ears-on antibiotics, stilling ringing?
I'm a nurse and yes see an ENT specialist. I think that the doctor is either treating something he don't have or the medication isn't effective, get another opinion. I'm so sorry your boyfriend is suffering. He can also use an OTC medication called earache relief (generic will do just fine). I hope this helps until he sees the doctor. Oh and ibuprofen will ease the pain. Take care
when the meds havent helped by all means
ask to see a specialist
Yes, I would have him go to an ENT. It might be tinnitis, or it might be an infection that augmentin won't help.....
Flonase helps to relieve sinus pressure which impedes the eustachian tube and predisposes you to ear infection.See an ENT and have the ear properly diagnosed and treated.