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A member asked:
How long should my sons ear ooze puss from his tube in a ear infection?
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Should respond : If you've started treatment with drops or oral meds the drainage should begin to subside within a few days. Failure to respond may mean there is too much drainage coming out for drops to be effective & a trip to the dr to have the drainage suctioned clear may be necessary. Check with your md.
Answered 9/4/2012
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Shouln't be long: Ear infection in a child with "tube" is better managed by combination of oral or parenteral antibiotics and topical ear drops, e.g., ciprodex.
Answered 3/4/2016
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