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What is swimmers ear? if you apply antibiotic in your ear will it cure? how long does it take? but you don't apply, what would happen?

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Dr. Connie Anderson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Otitis: Need antibiotic drops from your PCP- 4 drops 4times daily for 7-10 days. If true swimmers ear could become severely painful. Suggest having your doctor check your ear.

Answered 4/22/2017

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