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A 31-year-old male asked:

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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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Pediatrics 58 years experience

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.

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