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I am 33 yrs old men i have middel ear and outer ear infection so can i take zinc 5gm daily is that prevent infection ?
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Zinc: If you have disfunction of your eustachian tubes which may be causing your ear infections i don't believe zinc will prevent your infections.
Answered 4/1/2020
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