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How long does it take for swimmers ear to go away with medication?
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Otitis Externa: Ear drops are needed for 7 days provided they are put properly, pulling the ear, holding the drops in for 20 minutes and tilting head properly on opposite side. At the most it should take 2 weeks after which it should be reevaluated. Any worsening of symptoms during that time should be immediately reevaluated, since complication are common esp in diabetics.
Answered 5/11/2017
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