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Will doxycycline clear up an ear infection?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

EAR INFECTION:: Ear infection is mainly of 2 types: #1. Otitis media or middle ear infection, common in children. #2. Otitis externa or external ear canal infection /swimmer's ear, seen in children and adults. Doxycycline is not the drug of choice to treat either of these two. Your doctor needs to see what you have and treat accordingly.

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Answered 9/29/2017

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