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My ear is swollen shut with an ear infection. use otomize spray for 2 and half days but pain is unbearable. what can i do? i take ibuprofen + paraceta
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Otitis externa or: External ear infection can be quite painful. You need to see a doc, preferably, an ent, as soon as possible.
Answered 10/28/2012
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Otitis externa: If your external ear canal is completely occluded with inflammation, it may be impossible for the medicine (dexamethasone, neomycin, vinegar) to get to the infected tissues. A physician may have to put a "wick" in the ear canal to allow the medicine to get to the inflamed tissues. Once you have that done, it may feel remarkably better.
Answered 8/22/2018
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