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How long does it take to get over an ear infection in adults?
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5-7 days: Ear infections in adults typically take at least 48-72 hours to start to feel better. Ear infections in adults, are usually secondary to some other illness. Therefore your body needs to heal up from that inciting illness.
Answered 1/19/2014
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