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I have a middle ear infection, being treated, but my ear keeps popping and paining me?
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Yes: Unfortunately that's your eustachian tube opening and closing. There are anesthetic ear drops that can be prescribed, or you can try a heated towel over your ear and see if that helps. Oral pain medicine like Motrin might also be helpful.
Answered 6/30/2014
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