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Listened to headphones other day. today ear bother me a bit. feels wet inside. this start of a ear infection? if so do i need to tske meds to treat it
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Otitis externa: This could be otitis externa . This is an infection of the outer ear. Q-tips and other things introduced into the ear canal can irritatte it and cause an outer ear infection. This typically requires ear drops which contain antibiotics and steroids to improve symptoms.
Answered 7/15/2016
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Ear infection?: You could have an infection but see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
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