A 33-year-old female asked:
Left ear middleear infection. eardrum ruptured yesterday. today right ears shows same pain as left before rupture. could right ear also be infected?
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Yes: If blockage of both eustachian tubes occurred at the back of the nose led to infection of one ear, the other ear could also become infected. Have it checked by your physician for proper followup.
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Possible: It is certainly possible that your other ear is also infected. Get eval and have the ear looked at. Best wishes.
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Last updated Feb 9, 2014
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