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What is a good sleeping position to help drain fluid in middle ear? i'm currently having acute otitis media. what are to dos and not to dos. thank yo
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Otitis media: Pop your ears on a regular basis 30 or 40 times a day. This is about all you can do. If your doctor gave you a decongestant then take it. You can try pseudo-fed as well. Good luck and feel better!
Answered 11/4/2014
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