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What treats a severe ear infection with throbbing? i can't hear hardly.

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Severe ear infection: is commonly treated with medications to reduce pain, decongest the nose, thin secretions and treat infection (if bacterial).

Answered 1/18/2018

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