A male asked:
my wife is 28 weeks pregnant and has. a severe earache and is congcongestion what can she take for the pain in the ear she has outer ear infection ?
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Dr. Katharine Cox answered
45 years experience Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Topical meds: If this is an outer ear infection, then Cirodex drops will help. Auralgan is good for pain as long as the eardrum is intact. Tylenol (acetaminophen) 3-4 times a day will not hurt the unborn. Hope she feels better.
Answered on Sep 13, 2014
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Ear: I would see and ENT today or at the least go to the ER or urgent care. Treatment depends on if its a middle ear or outer ear infection and any drug has to be cleared by the OB gyne
Answered on Feb 3, 2016
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