A 48-year-old member asked:

What to do if i have new antibiotics for my ear infection. i took the last one the s'morning. should it go away now?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Ear infection: Why did you have to have a second antibiotic. Your infection may be of viralorigin in which case a second antibiotic will not work.

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