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I was diagnosed with a ruptured eardrum from an ear infection. should i follow up with my pcp or an ent?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Go to ENT.: It would be best to go to your ent. Your pcp may send to to the ENT anyway. I see that you are also on antibiotic so you are covered for now , at least. Good luck.

Answered 2/20/2015

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