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Can ear infections cause hearing loss?

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Yes: Untreated chronic recurrent ear infections may cause hearig loss.

Answered 4/8/2014

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Yes: Not only can untreated ear infections cause temporary hearing loss, but if the ear does not heal, even if treated, may cause problems. That is why it is very important for your physician to follow the problem until it is healed.

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Answered 4/8/2014

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