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Why does my son say his mouth hurts after giving him some cortisporin (neomycin polymyxin and hydrocortisone) ear drops an hour ago?

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See below: He may have a sore throat, which may cause referred ear pain.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2012

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