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Please explain what gets rid of ear infection?
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Infections: Ear infections are caused by a few things: 1) viruses-which are treatable with time and symptom relief such as decongestants or ibuprofen/acetaminophen, 2) bacteria-which are treated with antibiotics, and 3) fungal-which are treated with anti fungal agents.
Answered 3/20/2014
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